Duplications of the Male Urethra - Two Case Reports

Abstract

Duplications of the male urethra are rare congenital malformations. They do not represent a uniform entity making it difficult to find an unequivocal and comprehensive classification. Management is directed by the individual functional situation. In this presentation two morphologically and functionally differing cases of a sagittal urethral duplication are described and aspects of diagnosis and treatment discussed.

Urethral duplication in male children's: report of four cases

“…The association with other anomalies of the upper urinary tract is rare. Genito-urinary malformations (renal dysplasia, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder exfoliation, cryptorchidia), digestive and musculoskeletal disorders have been described [2,7]. This is the case of our observation No.…”

“…It is essentially asymptomatic [9], but if it is symptomatic the signs commonly encountered are the existence of a double urinary jet, repeated urinary infections, dysuria and urinary incontinence [7]. The association with other anomalies of the upper urinary tract is rare.…”

“…Duplication of the urethra is a rare malformation [7]. It is seen mostly in the boy and takes several anatomical forms: hypospadias (the two urethrae are situated beneath the cavernous bodies), epispadias (the supernumerary urethra is situated above the cavernous bodies) and posterior Y-forms with Perineal or anal meatus [3,5,8].…”

Urethral Duplication in Male Children’s: Report of Four Cases

“…The association with other anomalies of the upper urinary tract is rare. Genito-urinary malformations (renal dysplasia, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder exfoliation, cryptorchidia), digestive and musculoskeletal disorders have been described [2,7]. This is the case of our observation No.…”

“…Duplication of the urethra is a rare malformation [7]. It is seen mostly in the boy and takes several anatomical forms: hypospadias (the two urethra are situated beneath the cavernous bodies), epispadias (the supernumerary urethra is situated above the cavernous bodies) and posterior Y-forms with Perineal or anal meatus [3,5,8].…”