Sinha A, Cantrell S, Kozman DM, Jelovsek JE. Ectopic Prostatic Tissue in Female Urethral Diverticulum.
Obstet Gynecol 2024;
144:e35-e39. [PMID:
38843528 DOI:
10.1097/aog.0000000000005638]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Ectopic prostatic tissue in female patients is rare. It is theorized that the presence of prostatic tissue in female patients is likely a Wolffian remnant or transformation of hormonally mediated tissue of the uterus, cervix, Skene's gland, and, rarely, periurethral tissue. Due to the increase in the use of testosterone and gender-affirming therapies, it is important to understand the role of testosterone in mediating the presence of ectopic prostatic tissue.
CASE
We present a case of ectopic prostatic tissue in a urethral diverticulum in a female patient with exposure to testosterone hormone therapy and review the literature on this finding.
CONCLUSION
Although rare, ectopic prostatic tissue should be considered in the differential diagnosis of anterior vaginal cysts, especially in the setting of testosterone supplementation.
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