Pediatric urology
Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urology (pronunciation: pē-dē-ˈa-trik yu̇-ˈrä-lə-jē) is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on the disorders of children's urinary and reproductive systems. Pediatric urologists provide care for both boys and girls ranging from birth to early adult age. The most common problems are those involving disorders of urination, reproductive organs and testes.
Etymology
The term "Pediatric Urology" is derived from the Greek words 'pais' meaning child and 'ouron' meaning urine, and the suffix '-logy' which means 'the study of'.
Disorders and Conditions
Pediatric urologists diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Hypospadias and Epispadias
- Undescended testes (Cryptorchidism)
- Hydronephrosis
- Urinary incontinence
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Kidney stones (Nephrolithiasis)
- Phimosis
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
- Neurogenic bladder
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis in pediatric urology often involves the use of imaging studies. The most common imaging studies used are ultrasound, Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Treatment in pediatric urology varies depending on the condition. It can range from observation and medical management to surgical intervention. Pediatric urologists are skilled in performing complex reconstructive surgeries of the genitourinary tract.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pediatric urology
- Wikipedia's article - Pediatric urology
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