The Association of Congenital Urethral Duplication and Double Megalourethra

Abstract

Background: Urethral duplication and megalourethraare rare urethral anomalies. However, the concomitanceof urethral duplication and double megalourethra has notbeen reported previously.Case Report: A newborn was presented with penileswelling during voiding. Physical examination revealeda retractable foreskin and two external meatus of adouble urethra. Retrograde urethrography demonstratedtwo complete megalourethras. Urethro-urethrostomyand urethroplasty were performed when the patient was 10 months old. The patient was followed up for one year without any urinary problems and has good cosmetics and urinary continence. Conclusion: The concomitance of these two rare anomalies and more importantly its surgical treatment makes this case report unique and valuable