Anatomy of the urinary tract and clinical correlates Flashcards
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what is the lacuna magna and what is its clinical relevance
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Lacuna magna, also known as the sinus of Guérin, is a congenital blind-ended pouch located dorsal to navicular fossa of penis separated by fold and both share an external common opening to external urethral meatus
In young males, the presence of the lacuna magna is associated with painful urination (dysuria), bloody urine (hematuria), and bloody spotting of underwear.
can be a problem with getting a catheter in
