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Posterior urethral valves

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

2 day old baby boy with hydronephrosis to rule out reflux

Patient Data

Age: 2 days
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

MCUG. Contrast fills a small bladder with multiple diverticula. Right-sided severe Grade IV vesicoureteric reflux. Distended posterior urethra on micturition with tight stenosis. Appearances of posterior urethral valves.

Case Discussion

Posterior urethral valves with a small trabeculated bladder and right-sided vesicoureteral reflux.

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