2013
DOI: 10.1155/2013/231709
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Urethral Mucosa Prolapse in an 18-Year-Old Adolescent

Abstract: Urethra mucosa prolapse is a benign condition in which there is a circular protrusion of the distal urethra through the external urethra meatus. It is more commonly seen in prepubertal black girls and postmenopausal white women. It is rare in the reproductive age group. This case describes the presentation and management of an 18-year-old adolescent with urethra mucosa prolapse.

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“…Urethral prolapse occurs most commonly in prepubertal black and postmenopausal white female patients. [12–14] Our patient was Asian and was not in a high-risk group.…”
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“…Urethral prolapse occurs most commonly in prepubertal black and postmenopausal white female patients. [12–14] Our patient was Asian and was not in a high-risk group.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Se han propuesto algunas causas, como el sobrepeso u obesidad, el aumento de la presión abdominal (tos, ejercicio, estreñimiento), alteraciones del suelo pélvico, disfunciones neuromusculares y déficit de estrógenos. [1][2][3] Este último podría estar relacionado con la laxitud de la fascia periuretral. El sangrado puede ser descrito como spotting o hematuria y no suele ser doloroso.…”
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“…El sangrado puede ser descrito como spotting o hematuria y no suele ser doloroso. 2,3 En las niñas, por lo general, es asintomático, aunque puede llegar a ocasionar trombosis y necrosis de la región uretral afectada.…”
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