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Late-presenting posterior urethral valve with secondary polypoid urethritis in an adult male presenting with recurrent urinary retention: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is a rare congenital cause of bladder outlet obstruction that is infrequently diagnosed in adults. We report a rare case of late-presenting posterior urethral valve with secondary polypoid urethritis in a 32-year-old man presenting with recurrent urinary retention. Ultrasonography was inconclusive, whereas cystoscopy identified an obstructing posterior urethral valve, which was treated by transurethral endoscopic resection. Histopathology demonstrated secondary reactive polypoid urethritis without malignancy. The patient remained symptom-free at one-month follow-up. Adult PUV should be considered in recurrent urinary retention with inconclusive investigations, and early cystoscopy may prevent delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103648

Authors: Johannes Cansius Prihadi, Darren Wijaya, Alvin Chandra, Dyonesia Ary

Institutions: IPB University, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160