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Laparoscopic excision of a large prostatic utricle in an infant with 46,xx Sry-negative differences of sex development: a case report.

Journal of surgical case reports ·Vol. 2026 ·No. 7 ·2026-07-00

Costa C, Dastidar A, Rijhwani A, Ryan F, Shears D, Owen M, Chakraborty S, Moniati F, Dzhuma K

Abstract

Prostatic utricles are commonly associated with hypospadias and differences of sex development (DSD) but are rarely large. We report a 6-month-old infant with 46,XX SRY-negative DSD and distal hypospadias, found to have a large pelvic cystic lesion measuring up to 6.7 cm. Serial imaging suggested a Müllerian duct remnant, while micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) confirmed communication with the posterior urethra and a markedly enlarged prostatic utricle consistent with Ikoma grade III. The patient underwent cystoscopy-guided catheterization and laparoscopic excision. Complete removal was achieved with preservation of adjacent structures and an uncomplicated recovery. This case highlights the diagnostic value of MCUG and demonstrates that minimally invasive excision provides excellent visualization and enables safe excision in infancy.

Keywords
differences of sex development hypospadias infant laparoscopy micturating cystourethrogram prostatic utricle
Article Info
Journal
Journal of surgical case reports
Abbr.
J Surg Case Rep
ISSN
2042-8812
Published
2026-07-00
Language
English
Country/Region
England
NLM ID
101560169
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