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Urethral caruncle - Anogenital in

Contributors: David Foster MD, Mary Gail Mercurio MD, Lynne Margesson MD
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Synopsis

A urethral caruncle is a benign highly vascularized polypoid growth of middle aged to elderly women, arising from the posterior urethral mucosa. Most lesions are asymptomatic, but they may be associated with dysuria, pain, or bleeding. Caruncles may be associated with recurrent UTIs, urinary frequency/urgency, and urinary incontinence.

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ICD10CM:
N36.2 – Urethral caruncle

SNOMEDCT:
6929003 – Urethral caruncle

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Last Updated:12/21/2008
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Urethral caruncle - Anogenital in
A medical illustration showing key findings of Urethral caruncle : Cyst, Female genital, Smooth nodule, Urethra, Urinary frequency, Urinary incontinence, Dysuria
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