Horseshoe kidney with a retrocaval ureter: A case report from teaching hospital in Ethiopia
Yirgalem Teklebirhan Gebreziher1, Yoseph Equar Assefa1, Zeamanuel Berihu Teshome2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ayder Comprensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
Introduction:
The combination of a horseshoe kidney with a retrocaval ureter in one patient is extremely rare.
Presentation Of Case:
A 12-year-old adolescent presented with the compliant of absent testis in the right scrotum since birth with incidental radiologic finding of horseshoe kidney with retrocaval ureter.
Clinical Findings And Investigations:
Physical examination was unremarkable except for a left non-palpable testis. A complete blood count, renal function test, urine analysis, ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis, and computed tomography urography were performed.
Intervention And Outcome:
Right ureteral uncrossing with ureterourererostomy and right orchidectomy was done. The patient is doing well during postoperative follow-up.
Relevance And Impact:
Modern imaging techniques can accurately define the anatomical details, facilitating appropriate preoperative planning.
