Posterior urethral polyps in children. A case report.

Posterior urethral polyps are rare. A case is reported in a 7-year-old boy presenting with pain and burning micturition. Ultrasound and cystography re vealed the diagnosis by showing a round solid structure in the bladder neck . Cystoscopy confirmed the diagnosis by showing its implantation base at th e summit of the verumontanum. The polyp was removed by endoscopic resection and histological examination of the resection specimen showed a fibrous po lyp. A brief review of the clinical features, diagnostic methods, natural h istory and treatment of this benign tumour is presented.