title: Urethral diverticulum mimicking anterior vaginal wall prolapse: case report.
abstract: Unfamiliar cystic formations may develop in the anterior vaginal wall. In view of the close proximity of the anterior vagina to the urethra and bladder, it is important that management of such masses is carefully planned after detailed examination and investigation. Herein, we present the case of an unusual painful swelling in the anterior vaginal wall that was first diagnosed as vaginal wall prolapse. Despite thorough preoperative investigations, the origin of the mass as a urethral diverticulum was confirmed only at pathologic analysis.
authors.affiliation: Gynecology Department, Benenden Hospital, Kent, England.
authors.forename: Jitendra
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jadhav
authors.forename: Ourania
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Koukoura
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Joarder
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Edmonds
mesh_terms: D052858:Cystocele / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery