Posterior urethral valves with bilateral vesicoureteral reflux

Case contributed by Abdulrahman Abdo Ali Abbas
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Reduced urine output.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
Gender: Male

Dilated posterior urethra with a linear radiolucent band. It is associated with reflux into a dilated and tortuous ureters and dilated renal pelvis and blunted right calyceal system. The bladder shows fine trabeculae with an irregular contour.

Case Discussion

A voiding cystourethrogram is the best imaging technique for the diagnosis of posterior urethral valves.

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