Abstract
We report a case of a rare congenital malformation, a urogenital sinus cyst in a young patient with non-specific symptoms
for several months. A 21-year-old male presented with vague and intermittent abdominal pain. Ultrasound scan showed a retrovesical
hypoechoic collection (approximately 6 cm) and left renal agenesis, compatible with a possible congenital malformation. These
findings were confirmed by MRI. A laparoscopic excision of the cyst was performed with no complications. Pathology report
confirmed a urogenital sinus cyst. The postoperative recovery was uneventful and the patient was discharged within 48 h. Urogenital
sinus cysts are rare entities with few cases described in the literature. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT or MRI
may help with diagnosis. Therapeutic modalities range from observation to needle aspiration or surgical removal. In our case,
we chose a laparoscopic approach to minimize morbidity and achieve an early recovery.
for several months. A 21-year-old male presented with vague and intermittent abdominal pain. Ultrasound scan showed a retrovesical
hypoechoic collection (approximately 6 cm) and left renal agenesis, compatible with a possible congenital malformation. These
findings were confirmed by MRI. A laparoscopic excision of the cyst was performed with no complications. Pathology report
confirmed a urogenital sinus cyst. The postoperative recovery was uneventful and the patient was discharged within 48 h. Urogenital
sinus cysts are rare entities with few cases described in the literature. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT or MRI
may help with diagnosis. Therapeutic modalities range from observation to needle aspiration or surgical removal. In our case,
we chose a laparoscopic approach to minimize morbidity and achieve an early recovery.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Clinical Case Report Series
- Pages 1-4
- DOI 10.1007/s10508-011-9895-1
- Authors
- Felipe Sáez-Barranquero, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Bernardo Herrera-Imbroda, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Francisco Antuña-Calle, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Elisabeth Castillo-Gallardo, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Juan Andrés Cantero-Mellado, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Ana Yañez-Gálvez, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Cristobal Marchal-Escalona, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Francisco Javier Machuca-Santa Cruz, Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Campus Universitario de Teatinos, s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Journal Archives of Sexual Behavior
- Online ISSN 1573-2800
- Print ISSN 0004-0002