Urethral caruncle - Anogenital in
Synopsis
A urethral caruncle is a benign highly vascularized polypoid growth of middle aged to elderly women, arising from the posterior urethral mucosa. Most lesions are asymptomatic, but they may be associated with dysuria, pain, or bleeding. Caruncles may be associated with recurrent UTIs, urinary frequency/urgency, and urinary incontinence.
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ICD10CM:
N36.2 – Urethral caruncle
SNOMEDCT:
6929003 – Urethral caruncle
N36.2 – Urethral caruncle
SNOMEDCT:
6929003 – Urethral caruncle
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Last Updated:12/21/2008
Urethral caruncle - Anogenital in
