Calyceal Diverticulum: A Cystic Lesion Mimicking a Urinary Tract Infection

Miguel Lucas1, Maria José Noruegas2, Marta Machado3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Pediátrico, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.

Cureus
|January 19, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Calyceal diverticulum (CD), a rare kidney condition in children, can present as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Advanced imaging is crucial for diagnosing this challenging condition, often mimicking other renal cysts.

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