Giant prostatic utricle (utriculus masculinis): diagnostic imaging and surgical implications

Pediatr Radiol. 2004 Feb;34(2):156-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-1048-9. Epub 2003 Sep 5.

Abstract

The prostatic utricle is an embryological remnant of the Mullerian duct system. It is often revealed incidentally on voiding cystourethrography in young males undergoing evaluation for possible vesicoureteral reflux. We present the case of a very large prostatic utricle found incidentally on ultrasound evaluation in a 4-year-old boy with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Mullerian Ducts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mullerian Ducts / surgery
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urethra / abnormalities*
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urethra / embryology
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology