Meatal stenosis
Alternative Names
Urethral meatal stenosisSymptoms
- Abnormal strength and direction of urinary stream
- Visible narrow opening in boys
- Discomfort with urination
- Incontinence (day or night)
- Bleeding (hematuria) at end of urination
- Urinary tract infections
Exams and Tests
In boys, history and physical exam is adequate to make the diagnosis. In girls, VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram) is usually diagnostic. The narrowing may also be found on physical exam, or at the time of attempted Foley catheter placement.
Other tests may include:
- Urine analysis
- Urine culture
- CBC, basic metabolic panel
- Renal and bladder ultrasound
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