Uropathology

Prostatic-type urethral polyp

Definition Uncommon benign polypoid lesion composed of normal prostatic acini and stroma that grows into the prostatic urethra in and around the verumontanum Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…

Condyloma acuminatum

Definition Exophytic or verruciform epithelial proliferation related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Polypoid urethritis

Definition Nonneoplastic polypoid or papillary exaggeration of urethral mucosa in response to inflammation or irritation, also known as inflammatory polyp or papillary urethritis Clinical features Epidemiology Unknown frequency Invariably associated with urinary tract infection or mechanical irritation You’re Reading a…

Urethral stricture

Definition Narrowing of the urethra caused by various etiologies including congenital anomalies, trauma, infection, and neoplasia Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…

Urethral diverticulum

Definition Diverticulum arising from the urethra Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Urethral caruncle

Definition A polypoid inflammatory lesion involving the distal urethra, particularly the posterior urethral orifice Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…

Fibroepithelial polyp of the urethra

Definition Polyp composed of fibrovascular stroma covered by urothelium Clinical features Symptoms of urinary obstruction Asymptomatic in some adults Polypoid lesions in the posterior urethra on urethroscopy You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…

Epithelial tumors of the rete testis

Definition Neoplasms arising from the epithelial lining of the rete testis, ranging from benign (adenoma) to malignant (adenocarcinoma) Adenoma of the rete testis Clinical features Exceedingly rare Age range, 21–79 years Some patients have von Hippel-Lindau disease Appears as a…

Malignant mesothelioma, paratesticular

Definition Highly aggressive tumor arising from the mesothelial lining of the tunica vaginalis, and less commonly from the spermatic cord or epididymis Clinical features Epidemiology Rare, accounts for less than 1% of all malignant mesotheliomas Usually affecting older patients (mean…