Mayo Clinic: Men’s Health Center

Overview


To make a diagnosis, your care team talks to you about your symptoms and your medical history. They give you a physical exam. In addition, you may need a number of tests to determine the cause, location and length of the urethral stricture. These tests may include:

Retrograde urethrogram. This uses X-ray images to check for a structural problem or injury of the urethra. It also looks to see how long the stricture is and where it is in the urethra.

Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This imaging exam looks to see whether your pubic bone and rectum are affected. It typically is used when there is scar tissue in the posterior urethra. Common reasons for this scar tissue include pelvic fracture, radiation and surgery to remove the prostate. 

Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG). This uses X-ray images to check for a structural problem or injury of the urethra. It also looks to see how long the stricture is and where it is in the urethra while voiding.

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