DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2016.v04i03.006

Pages: 141-143

Urethral diverticulum may be defined as a localized sac-like out-pouching of the urethral mucosa. It may occur at any location along the urethra in both male and female. Male urethral diverticulum is usually rare finding, and may be either congenital or acquired. The common causes of male acquired diverticula are strictures, abscess, trauma or post-hypospadias repair. Patients usually pre¬sent with obstructive voiding symptoms and soft swelling related to urethra. In case of giant diverticulum, excision and urethroplasty is treatment of choice.