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Case Reports
. 2019 May 14:2019:5762139.
doi: 10.1155/2019/5762139. eCollection 2019.

Acute Urinary Retention in the Male Child from Urethral Calculi: A Report of Three Cases

L O Mbouché  1   2 , G Ondobo Andzé  1   2 , A S Nwaha Makon  1 , D Nyanit Bob  1 , E Njuma Tamufor  1 , A L Amenglé  1   2 , F F Mouafo Tambo  1   2 , P Y Mure  3 , J Zé Mikandé  1   2 , F F Angwafo 3rd  1   2
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Acute Urinary Retention in the Male Child from Urethral Calculi: A Report of Three Cases

L O Mbouché et al. Case Rep Urol. .

Abstract

Urinary stones are uncommon in children. Urethral location of calculi can give rise to various clinical manifestations. We report three cases of urethral lithiasis presenting with acute urinary retention in children.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Palpation of mass at the base of the penis (case 1).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Plain abdominal radiograph showing the urethral calculus (case 1).
Figure 3
Figure 3
VCUG (elongated, dilated urethra) (case 1).
Figure 4
Figure 4
Postvoid residue on VCUG (case 1).
Figure 5
Figure 5
Endoscopic view of the calculus (case 1).
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Figure 6
Extracted urethral stone (case 1).
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Figure 7
(a) Suprapubic bladder distension (case 2); (b) meatal stenosis (case 2).
Figure 8
Figure 8
Suprapubic cystostomy in place (case 2).
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Figure 9
(a) Scout film, stone in the penile midshaft (case 2). (b) VCUG, partial urethral obstruction (case 2).
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Figure 10
(a) Urethral calculus, in situ (case 2). (b) Extracted calculus (case 2).
Figure 11
Figure 11
Physical exam showing location of stone (case 3).
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Figure 12
(a) Scout film showing penile stone (case 3). (b) VCUG, interruption of contrast (case 3).
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Figure 13
Urethral stone extraction (case 3).
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Figure 14
Stone removed (case 3).
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Figure 15
Postoperative dressing with urethral and suprapubic catheter (case 3).
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