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Renal agenesis associated with contralateral ectopic ureter and hydroureteronephrosis
Georges El Hasbani1, Richard Assaker2, Yasir J Ahmad2
1Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon.
Abstract:
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and the urinary tract such as renal agenesis and ectopic ureter have complex development. These anomalies have variable presentations and associations. In this report, we highlight the case of a young man with congenital renal agenesis presenting for a urinary tract infection. Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography imaging revealed the rare association of renal agenesis with contralateral ectopic ureter and subsequent hydroureteronephrosis. A urinary tract infection can be the presenting complication of such association, and a long follow-up is needed to anticipate the management.
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