Calculi in a female urethral diverticulum

Int Neurourol J. 2011 Mar;15(1):55-7. doi: 10.5213/inj.2011.15.1.55. Epub 2011 Mar 30.

Abstract

Urinary stones are rarely seen in the urethra and are usually encountered in men with urethral stricture or diverticulum. The case of a 52-year-old woman presented, who consulted for weak stream associated with repeated urinary infections. The diverticulum was approached via vaginal route and the extraction was successful. The patient has been well, with no dysuria, dyspareunia, incontinence for 3-month follow-ups.

Keywords: Female; Stone; Urethral diverticulum.