Glands of Littre

LITTER glands, (glandulae Littre), see gland of the urethral canal (eng. urethral gland) - paired glands of the male reproductive system, located at the transition point of the vestibule to the genitourinary system. The excretory ducts, running obliquely outward from each other, open into the transversely located lateral fields of the spongy substance of the Genita, forming the head of the penis at the apex. Sometimes several groups of these glands, located on both sides of the head, form longitudinal grooved outgrowths, clearly visible, the so-called LITTERE granules, the surface of which is covered with very short fringed bristles.

With various anatomical variations of the external genitalia and the posterior wall of the urethra in men, the structure, location and shape of the glands may be different. This refers to the so-called accessory hypogastric glands. They are especially richly represented in the sclerotic part of the stroma of the penis. Anastomosing with the regular LITTRA glands, the accessory hypogastric glands play an important role in sexual intercourse. When the lymphatic drainage of the penis is blocked due to the operation of Lymphadenectomy or it is compressed by a ligature due to urethral stricture, the degree of erectile lability and the severity of pleasure are reduced. Ejaculation becomes less frequent, neuroses of male potency increase, and disorders of sexual function lead to mental and physical exhaustion.