A Rare Case of Triplicate Ureter.

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Congenital Anomalies
• Pediatric Nephrology

Background:

• Ureter triplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly, with fewer than 100 reported cases since 1870.
• This condition is classified into four types and frequently co-occurs with other urological abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of pediatric Type III ureter triplication.
• To describe associated urological anomalies and diagnostic findings in a pediatric patient.

Main Methods:

• Diagnosis utilized multislice computed tomography (CT).
• Confirmation of the diagnosis was achieved intra-operatively.

Main Results:

• A pediatric patient presented with Type III ureter triplication.
• The condition was associated with ipsilateral vesicoureteral reflux and contralateral idiopathic renal atrophy.
• The anomaly was identified during work-up for kidney transplantation.

Conclusions:

• Ureter triplication, though rare, can present with significant associated urological anomalies.
• Multislice CT is an effective diagnostic tool for identifying complex ureteral anomalies.
• Early diagnosis and management are crucial, especially in pediatric patients undergoing transplant evaluation.