Posterior urethral valve

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

Irregular outline of the urinary bladder.

During the micturition phase, significant dilatation of posterior urethra with abrupt narrowing is demonstrated.

Case Discussion

The features favor a posterior urethral valve with slight urinary bladder irregularity.

 

 

This case is also contributed by Dr. Rasool Noori

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