Pediatr. praxi. 2025;26(6):364-368 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2025.070
Urological problems in adolescent boys in the general pediatrician's office
- Urologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, TH klinika, s. r. o., Praha
The most common urological complaints that bring adolescent boys to their general pediatrician are a newly detected scrotal mass, scrotal pain, and a non-retractable foreskin. In contrast to younger school-aged children, lower urinary tract dysfunctions - manifesting as daytime or nighttime urinary incontinence, urgency, or recurrent urinary tract infections are rare at this age. Recurrent urinary tract infections predominantly affect girls, while they are much less common in boys. Pediatricians also care for boys with chronic urological conditions who are simultaneously followed by a urologist responsible for their specialized management. The aim of this review article is to summarize current knowledge and practical recommendations regarding the diagnosis and indications for treatment of the most common urological problems in adolescent boys. The transition care of the complex and heterogeneous group of adolescents with congenital urological anomalies is beyond the scope of this paper.
Keywords: phimosis, varicocele, spermatic cord torsion, adolescent.
Accepted: December 10, 2025; Published: December 15, 2025 Show citation
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