title: [Compression of the urethra by an arthrotic cyst].
abstract: A case is presented of an osteoarthrotic cyst of the pubic symphysis with a diameter of 32 mm that caused urinating problems because of posterior dislocation and compression of the urethra. X-rays showed osteoarthrosis of the pubic symphysis, and the 56-year old woman had a history of separation of the pubic symphysis at the age of 28.
authors.affiliation: Kirurgisk afdeling og ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling, Hoistebro Centralsygehus.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blohm
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bojsen
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D014521:Urethra; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology