A neglected gland: a review of Cowper's gland

Summary Cowper's glands are pea sized glands present inferior to the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. They produce thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation that drains into the spongy urethra. Though it is well established that the function of the Cowper's gland secretions is...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of andrology 2005-04, Vol.28 (2), p.74-77
Hauptverfasser:	CHUGHTAI, BILAL, SAWAS, AHMED, O'MALLEY, REBECCA L., NAIK, ROHAN R., ALI KHAN, S., PENTYALA, SRINIVAS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences bulbourethral gland Bulbourethral Glands - anatomy & histology Bulbourethral Glands - embryology Bulbourethral Glands - pathology Bulbourethral Glands - physiology Cowper's gland cowperitis Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Genital Diseases, Male - diagnosis Genital Diseases, Male - therapy Genital Neoplasms, Male Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Inflammation Male Male genital diseases Mammalian male genital system Medical sciences syringocele Urethra - abnormalities Urinary Calculi Vertebrates: reproduction
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Cowper's glands are pea sized glands present inferior to the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. They produce thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation that drains into the spongy urethra. Though it is well established that the function of the Cowper's gland secretions is to neutralize traces of acidic urine in the urethra, knowledge regarding the various lesions and associated complications of this gland is scarce. This review provides a comprehensive report on the development, function and various lesions associated with Cowper's gland.
ISSN:	0105-6263 1365-2605
DOI:	10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00499.x