Abstract
A congenital anterior urethral diverticulum is a rare abnormality. We present two adults with nonobstructing congenital wide-mouthed diverticulum and an adult with a diverticulum containing a partially obstructing distal lip. The clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, treatment, and possible etiology are described.
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Silberzweig, J.E., Baskin, B.L. & Becker, J.A. Congenital anterior urethral diverticulum. Abdom Imaging 18, 396–398 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00201791
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