Coexistence of Ureterocele with a Solitary Kidney in a Nigerian Child: Case Report
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Ureterocele is a cystic dilatation in the terminal section of the ureter that is located inside the bladder, the urethra, or both. Renal agenesis refers to a congenital absence of one or both kidneys. If bilateral is referred to as classic potter syndrome, the condition is fatal, whereas if unilateral, patients can have a normal life expectancy. Unilateral renal agenesis affects approximately 1 in 500 live births while bilateral agenesis is less common affecting approximately 1 in 4000 live births. There may be a slightly greater male predilection. Radiographic studies have been valuable in diagnosing and confirming diseases in the genitourinary system.
Ultrasonography, intravenous urography (IVU) and computed tomography urography (CTU) has greatly helped in evaluation of patients presenting with renal symptoms/abdominal pains.
Our case study is a 9 years old male child who presented to the Radiology department for abdominopelvic CT scan/computed urography (CTU) on account of recurrent abdominal pains of two years. Previous abdominopelvic ultrasound scan done reviewed a solitary kidney with left ureterocele not in our center. However, the CT scan done in our center showed the left kidney with left ureterocele.
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