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Unilateral congenital giant megaureter with renal dysplasia compressing contralateral ureter and causing bilateral hydronephrosis: a case report and literature review

Authors: Mingming Yu, Geng Ma, Zheng Ge, Rugang Lu, Yongji Deng, Yunfei Guo

Published in: BMC Urology | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Congenital giant megaureter (CGM) is uncommon in the pediatric population. The major clinical presentations are marked protruberances and abdominal cysts.

Case presentation

We reported a case of CGM with almost the whole left ureter dilation accompanied with a 1 cm stricture at the entrance of the bladder and renal dysplasia, immediately compressing the contralateral ureter and causing bilateral hydronephrosis for the first time. At one-stage of the operation, a left nephrostomy with a right ureterolysis were performed, and a poor left kidney function was found. Then, the left kidney and ureter were cut off by nephroureterectomy at the second-stage. Eventually, the follow-up showed that the patient recovered well by abdominal ultrasound.

Conclusion

Based on the findings of these reported literatures, CGM is rare. The physical and imaging examinations are essential for the diagnosis of CGM, and the appropriate treatment methods should be performed based on patients’ specific condition.

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Title: Unilateral congenital giant megaureter with renal dysplasia compressing contralateral ureter and causing bilateral hydronephrosis: a case report and literature review
Authors: Mingming Yu
Geng Ma
Zheng Ge
Rugang Lu
Yongji Deng
Yunfei Guo
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Urology / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2490
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-016-0125-y

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Unilateral congenital giant megaureter with renal dysplasia compressing contralateral ureter and causing bilateral hydronephrosis: a case report and literature review

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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