Posterior urethral valve presenting as posterior urethral calculus in adult: A rare case scenario
Abstract
Posterior urethral valve (PUV) rarely causes adult lower urinary tract obstruction and is rarely linked to posterior urethral calculi. A 21-year-old male with 5-year history of (LUTS) had a 19 × 22 × 39 mm posterior urethral stone removed via open cystolithotomy (35 mm stone). Persistent poor flow led to RUG/MCUG showing urethral dilatation and cystoscopy confirming PUV, ablated with holmium laser. Post-ablation uroflowmetry improved markedly. Adult PUV with impacted calculus is extremely rare, mimicking isolated stone disease. High suspicion for PUV in young males with posterior calculi and post-removal LUTS is vital; cystoscopy and voiding studies ensure accurate diagnosis and management.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Urology Case Reports
- Volume
- 66
- Pages
- 103399–103399
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN