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Congenital Prepubic Sinus: An Experience from Southern Highland of Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
College of Health and Allied Science (MCHAS), University of Dar Es Salaam-Mbeya, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Department of Pediatric & Child Health, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 1 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 2 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 3 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 4 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 5 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 6 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 7 College of Health and Allied Science (MCHAS), University of Dar Es Salaam-Mbeya, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 8 Department of Urology, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
- 9 Department of Pediatric & Child Health, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania
Open Journal of Urology·Volume 16 (2026)·Pages 287–291·Published 17 July 2026·DOI10.4236/oju.2026.167028
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Abstract
Congenital Prepubic sinus is a rare entity of urogenital system in which there is a tract originating from the skin overlying pubic symphysis having a blind end just at the base of penis, near the clitoris or just near the anterior bladder wall. In most cases, it is associated with mucopurulent secretion. We present a male client of 2 years with abnormal opening on the suprapubic region which was discharging a foul-smelling thick fluid since birth. Sinogram was the investigation of choice done to confirm the diagnosis. He then underwent a successful Sinus Excision. The condition has a good prognosis after surgical intervention. Dorsal urethrocutaneous fistula is an immediate differential diagnosis of prepubic sinus.
KeywordsPrepubic SinusUrethrocutaneous FistulaExcisionSinogram
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