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  1. Urethral Caruncle: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    A urethral caruncle (pronounced “yu-REE-threl” “KAR-uhng-kuhl”) is a small, noncancerous (benign) growth. It grows on the outside of your urethra. It usually sticks out a little on one side. Urethral …

  2. Urethral Caruncle: Symptoms, Causes, Surgery, and More - Healthline

    Sep 29, 2018 · A urethral caruncle is a small, benign growth that occurs at the end of the urethra. Find out why this happens, whether treatment is necessary, and more.

  3. Urethral Caruncle: Causes and Treatment - Verywell Health

    Feb 21, 2025 · A urethral caruncle is a small, harmless lump that forms at the opening of the urethra, the tube that carries pee out of the body. These growths are most common in women after menopause, …

  4. Caruncle - Wikipedia

    Caruncle (bird anatomy), a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy Caruncle, an elaiosome (fleshy structure attached to the seed), especially in the plant family …

  5. Understanding Urethral Caruncles: Symptoms & Treatments

    Mar 24, 2024 · Urethral caruncles are lesions on the outer portion of the urethra (the urethral meatus, the distal urethral mucosa). These lesions are most common postmenopause, less common …

  6. Urethral Caruncle - Vulvovaginal Disorders

    It is believed to be an ectropion of the urethral mucosa. It may be related to trauma, altered environment, chronic irritation, or infection. The lesions are asymptomatic but they can cause pain, dysuria, and …

  7. Urethral caruncle - UpToDate

    Mar 5, 2025 · It is the most common lesion of the female urethra and occurs primarily in postmenopausal women. The lesion is typically asymptomatic, although some women present with …

  8. Urethral Caruncle. Learn about benign Urethral Caruncle - Patient

    Feb 16, 2025 · A urethral caruncle is a benign fleshy outgrowth at the urethral meatus that occurs mainly at the posterior lip of the urethra. 1 It occurs almost exclusively in women, with a very small number …

  9. CARUNCLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of CARUNCLE is a naked fleshy outgrowth (such as a bird's wattle).

  10. Urethral Caruncle - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    A urethral caruncle is a small, fleshy growth that typically appears at the external urethral meatus, which is the opening of the urethra. It is most commonly found in postmenopausal women, although it can …