Anterior urethral diverticulum: A rare presentation

ABSTRACT

Congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract are the most common anomalies found in the foetus, neonates and infants, but anterior urethral valves and diverticula are rare. Here, we present a case with congenital anterior urethral diverticulum associated with patent ductus arteriosus and polydactyly.

KEY WORDS

Anterior urethral cyst - anterior urethral diverticulum - anterior urethral valve - congenital - patent ductus arteriosus - polydactyly

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