Male urethral cysts are small, usually no harm, if the cyst size is large, can cause urinary tract obstruction, intracystic infection and other hazards.
Urethral cysts are more rare, is a kind of growth in the urethra and its vicinity of the cystic swelling, usually benign lesions, its pathogenesis is still unclear, mainly with congenital dysplasia, urinary tract infections, poor lifestyle and other factors.
In men with urethral cysts, a round, smooth-surfaced swelling will appear next to the urethral opening. When the cyst is small, it usually does not affect the patient’s urination and is easily overlooked. However, when the cyst is large or grows towards the urethra, it can compress the urethra and make the urethral lumen narrow, leading to difficulty in urination.
In addition, when men exert themselves too much during sex or when the head of the penis is traumatized, it can lead to bleeding inside the cyst, and blood will flow out of the urethra, and when the cyst is combined with an infection, it can also cause pain at the external opening of the urethra. In serious cases, it can also cause urinary tract infections such as ureter and renal pelvis.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment so as not to affect the quality of life.