Presentation
History of fever and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Vesicoureteric reflux (grade V)
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Micturating cystourethrogram findings:
- on filling of bladder with contrast passive reflux was noted
- on micturating film active reflux was noted
- bilateral ureters appear dilated and tortuous
- bilateral pelvicalyceal systems appear grossly dilated with loss of papillary impressions
Case Discussion
This is a case of bilateral grade 5 vesicoureteric reflux.
It is a common cause of UTIs and fever in newborns and children.
Associated conditions are pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy (if left untreated).