Spontaneous Distal Ureteric Rupture in a Young Patient With Fragile X Syndrome
Haadia Safdar1, Mecaelan Sardar1, Fuad Shaukat2,1
1Urology, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham, GBR.
Cureus
|March 10, 2025
Summary
A teenager with fragile X syndrome experienced a life-threatening urinary issue. Prompt intervention for a ruptured ureter and urinoma led to her recovery and discharge from intensive care.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Genetics
Background:
- Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder causing developmental delay and intellectual disability.
- Patients with FXS may have complex medical histories, including recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- This case highlights a rare but severe complication in an adolescent with FXS.
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