Fibroepithelial urethral polyp causing complex urinary tract obstruction in a neonate: A rare case report and management
Abstract
Urethral polyps are rare benign lesions causing urinary tract obstruction in pediatric patients, predominantly affecting males. They arise from the posterior urethra in males and mid-urethra in females. An 11-day-old male with antenatal hydronephrosis presented with UTI. Imaging revealed bilateral grade II hydronephrosis, distended bladder, and grade 5 bilateral vesicoureteral reflux. A fibroepithelial urethral polyp was identified and treated with bipolar resection. Postoperative evaluation showed complete resolution of symptoms, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive urological evaluation in neonates with antenatal hydronephrosis.
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