Author/Authors :
Tambo, F. F. Mouafo Pediatric Surgery Service - Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Kamadjou, C. Pediatric Surgery Service - Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Djeumi, T. Pediatric Surgery Service - Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Fossi, G. Pediatric Surgery Service - Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Coultre, C. Le University Teaching Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland , Andze, O. G. Pediatric Surgery Service - Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Sosso, M. A. Department of Surgery and Subspecialties - University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon , Mure, P. Y. Lyon Teaching Hospital, Lyon, France
Abstract :
Syringocele or dilatation of the duct of the bulbo-urethral (Cowper's) gland is usually of congenital origin but can be acquired. It is a very rare deformity, <10 cases have been reported in literature. The main objective is to describe an additional case of syringocele of Cowper's glands and review the literature. An 18-month-old infant presented with a history of acute urinary retention 3 days after birth and a cystostomy was done. Voiding cystourethrogram was normal and cystourethroscopy showed a syringocele. Endoscopic incision was performed in our patient with satisfactory results. No complications were noted. Syringocele or cystic dilatation of Cowper's gland duct usually has a congenital aetiology. Diagnosis is confirmed by endoscopy. Treatment is by marsupialisation in the urethra by endoscopy. Syringocele is a rare pathology usually congenital. It should be suspected in all case of lower urinary tract obstruction in children.
