Urethral caruncle: Is it related to urethral cancer?
Urethral caruncle: An uncommon cause of painful urination?QuestionI have been experiencing mild pain and burning when I urinate. I thought maybe I had a bladder infection, but my doctor tells me I have a urethral caruncle. What causes this? AnswerA urethral caruncle is a soft, fleshy protrusion of the urethral lining from the urethral opening. It is most often found in young girls before puberty and in postmenopausal women. Typically, a urethral caruncle causes no symptoms. But sometimes it can cause painful urination (dysuria), blood in the urine, and tenderness or irritation around the opening of the urethra. Although the exact cause of urethral caruncles isn't known, they may be associated with low estrogen levels. If a urethral caruncle is causing pain or irritation, treatment may include:
Although urethral caruncles are usually noncancerous (benign), a final diagnosis should be made by a urologist. Urethral caruncle A urethral caruncle is a fleshy protrusion of the lining of the urethra from the urethral opening. Last Updated: 07/17/2007 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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