Skene's glands and urethral diverticula: comparative insights from an anatomical and histological study.

Autor: Haller, Britt, Garcia, Cindy, Holmes, Angela, O'Connell, Helen E.
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Zdroj: BJU International; 2024 Suppl 2, Vol. 134, p4-5, 2p
Abstrakt: The article in BJU International explores the anatomical and histological aspects of Skene's glands and urethral diverticula in female urethral anatomy. The study reveals a wider distribution of urethral glands than previously reported, with implications for pathogenesis and surgery. Skene's glands, considered homologues of the male prostate, are distinct from other urethral glands and play a role in orgasmic emissions and mucinous secretions. The differences between these glands impact diagnostic and surgical approaches to pathology, with Skene's gland malignancy being rare but requiring careful management. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index