Diagnosis of a female urethral diverticulum using transvaginal contrast-enhanced sonourethrography

J Clin Ultrasound. 2012 Jan;40(1):57-9. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20875. Epub 2011 Nov 17.

Abstract

The diagnosis of female urethral diverticulum is difficult due to its nonspecific symptoms, and invasive diagnostic procedures are often necessary. We report a case in which the diagnosis was made with contrast-enhanced transvaginal sonourethrography. The microbubble contrast agent could be seen filling the diverticular cavity via its opening.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endosonography / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phospholipids
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vagina

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Phospholipids
  • contrast agent BR1
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride