Paraurethral cyst in female newborn – case report

Introduction: Paraurethral cyst, arise from the para(peri)urethral glands, that are homologous to the male prostate, and empty into the female urethra by their own ducts. There are 6 to30 ducts in the adult female and the largest 2 of these are referred to as Skene's duct. Although the etiology of this lesion is not fully understood, an inflammation of the gland, caused by obstruction of the duct, is an acceptable theory. It has been postulated that maternally acquired female hormones, which provoke glandular secretion, may also play a role in the pathogenesis. This theory is supported by the fact that almost al…