title: A neglected gland: a review of Cowper's gland.
abstract: Cowper's glands are pea sized glands present inferior to the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. They produce thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation that drains into the spongy urethra. Though it is well established that the function of the Cowper's gland secretions is to neutralize traces of acidic urine in the urethra, knowledge regarding the various lesions and associated complications of this gland is scarce. This review provides a comprehensive report on the development, function and various lesions associated with Cowper's gland.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
authors.forename: Bilal
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chughtai
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sawas
authors.forename: Rebecca L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: O'Malley
authors.forename: Rohan R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Naik
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ali Khan
authors.forename: Srinivas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pentyala
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002030:Bulbourethral Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities; D014545:Urinary Calculi