Surgical management of enlarged prostatic utricle

Pediatr Surg Int. 2000;16(3):199-203. doi: 10.1007/s003830050722.

Abstract

The prostatic utricle (PU), or prostatic pouch, is a rudimentary structure present in the male prostatic urethra, and is derived from both the müllerian and wolffian ducts. As the PU is of mixed origin, a patient with an enlarged utricle should be carefully examined to ascertain whether it is associated with female internal organs. The clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and a new surgical approach, posterior sagittal rectum retracting, are discussed. A plan for management of PU with proximal hypospadias is suggested.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Hypospadias / surgery
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prostate / abnormalities*
  • Prostate / surgery