Neonatal Para-urethral Cyst: A Report of Three Cases

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Feb;35(1):85-87. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.07.002. Epub 2021 Jul 18.

Abstract

Background: Para -urethral cysts are rare benign lesions, especially in newborns. They are often asymptomatic but can be present with obstructive sequels.

Cases: We present the cases of 3 female newborn infants who were found to have a para-urethral cyst at birth with a characteristic finding of a displaced urethral opening. They were treated with the least invasive technique with total resolution on follow-up and good parental prospective.

Summary and conclusion: Para-urethral cysts are sparsely reported and diagnosis is based on physical examination, although imaging studies sometimes are needed. They are expected to resolve spontaneously; therefore, management aims to prevent obstructive consequences. However, treatment can be conservative or surgical according to the patient presentation. Further reports of this rare disease will improve management planning and outcomes.

Keywords: Case report; Neonate; Para-urethral cyst; Skene's cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts* / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts* / surgery
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urethral Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Diseases* / surgery