Right pelviureteric junction stricture

Case contributed by Pradeep J. Gamage
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Previously healthy patient presented with right sided loin pain. Ultrasound scan demonstrated a possible right side single functioning kidney with hydronephrosis on that side. No hydroureter.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

This is a retrograde ureteropyelogram study. 

There is 12 mm length of narrowing at right pelvicoureteric junction (PUJ) suggesting a PUJ stricture. There is associated renal forniceal blunting suggestive of mild hydronephrosis. No hydroureter. 

Evidence of right side single functioning kidney. 

Case Discussion

PUJ obstruction can be congenial or acquired. It has various type of presentations. 

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