Friday, February, 10, 2012

Meatal stenosis

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Alternative Names

Urethral meatal stenosis


Symptoms
  • Abnormal strength and direction of urine stream
  • Bed wetting
  • Bleeding (hematuria) at end of urination
  • Discomfort with urination or straining with urination
  • Incontinence (day or night)
  • Visible narrow opening in boys

Signs and tests

In boys, a history and physical exam are enough to make the diagnosis.

In girls, a voiding cystourethrogram may be done. The narrowing may also be found during a physical exam, or when a health care provider tries to place a Foley catheter.

Other tests may include:

  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Kidney and bladder ultrasound
  • Urine analysis
  • Urine culture

Review Date: 09/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)