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Paraurethral Cysts in a Female Newborn
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Open Journal of Urology·Volume 01 (2011)·Pages 48–49·Published 29 August 2011·DOI10.4236/oju.2011.13010
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Abstract
Paraurethral cysts are a rare congenital abnormality seen in female neonates. We present the case of a female newborn with a paraurethral cyst resulting in urinary obstruction. Surgical intervention was chosen as a result of the obstruction.
KeywordsCongenital External Genital CystParaurethral CystVaginal CystSkene’s GlandUrethra
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