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Clinical features

Authoring team

Presentation is with a progressive diminution in urine flow, frequently accompanied by other features of bladder outflow obstruction. Spraying or a forking of the urinary stream may be experienced.

In the history, inquire about previous trauma, infection or urethral instrumentation.

Physical examination should include:

  • careful inspection of the external urethral meatus, with foreskin retracted
  • palpation along the length of the urethra, for areas of fibrosis in the corpus spongiosum

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