Periurethral abscess in pregnancy: a rare incidence

Adarsha Kalapala; Vijaya Bharathi Byyarapu; Amulya Ramadugu; Vishnuvardhan Reddy V.

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260906

Authors

Adarsha Kalapala Department of Gynaecology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Vijaya Bharathi Byyarapu Department of Gynaecology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Amulya Ramadugu Consultant Radiology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Vishnuvardhan Reddy V. Consultant Urologist, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260906

Keywords:

Peri urethral abscess, Pregnancy, Vaginal mass, Swelling at introitus

Abstract

Periurethral abscess in pregnancy has a rare incidence. The article showcases 2 case report of periurethral abscess in 3^rd trimester of pregnancy, presenting symptoms, clinical features, imaging modalities for confirmation of the abscess and prompt management of the abscess with description of various modes of approach in dealing with such abscess.

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