Urethral diverticulum

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis possible

Presentation

History of transurethral prostatic surgery five years ago; recurrence of symptoms.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Ascending urethrography and micturating cystourethrography was performed. 

A spot film in right anterior oblique view of urethra revealed a urethral diverticulum. 

This finding was subsequently confirmed as a narrow neck diverticulum on cysto-urethroscopy.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.