title: Late presentation of posterior urethral valves.
abstract: Late presenting posterior urethral valves are very rare and often present ambiguously. The consequence of late detection can be profoundly detrimental, resulting in persistent voiding dysfunction and/or renal failure. We present an unusual case of a patient with posterior urethral valves who presented at the age of 28 years. We review the literature and discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Midwestern Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Khursigara
authors.forename: Barry B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: McGuire
authors.forename: Hugh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Flood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014563:Urodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*