Bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for microscopic hematuria.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

In non-contrast images, a small stone is noted in the lower part of the left renal lodge.

After contrast media administration, the enhancement of both kidneys is non-uniform. In the secretory phase, moderate hydronephrosis without hydroureter is evident bilaterally; the left is more severe than the right causing delayed contrast excretion.

Moderate dilatation of the pelvicalyceal system is seen on both sides without ureter dilatation or ureteral stone.

A stone is also noted in the left kidney's lower part.

Case Discussion

Typical IVU and CT scan appearance of the bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO).

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