Eur J Pediatr Surg 2009; 19(2): 105-107
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1039193
Case Report

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Intravesical Steroid Instillation – A Novel Therapeutic Intervention for Idiopathic Urethritis of Childhood

B. Eradi1 , G. K. Ninan1
  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK
Further Information

Publication History

received June 15, 2008

accepted after revision September 24, 2008

Publication Date:
06 February 2009 (online)

Abstract

Idiopathic urethritis is a disorder that typically occurs in male children between the ages of 5 and 15 years. The commonest symptoms are blood stained urethral discharge, urethral bleeding between episodes of micturition and dysuria. As the aetiology is poorly understood, there is no reliable means of treating this condition. In this case report we describe the use of intravesical steroid instillation in such patients to alleviate symptoms.

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George K. Ninan

Department of Paediatric Surgery
Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester LE15WW

UK

Email: george.ninan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk