Ureteral triplication: a rare anomaly with a variety of presentations

J Pediatr Urol. 2011 Aug;7(4):484-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2010.12.006. Epub 2011 Jan 8.

Abstract

Ureteral triplication remains a very rare congenital malformation of the urinary tract with a wide spectrum of presentation. The sporadic nature of this condition and its association with other anomalies makes evidence-based management difficult. We report two cases of triplication in association with the VACTERL syndrome, one developing pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction and the other vesico-ureteric reflux.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Infant
  • Kidney Pelvis / abnormalities
  • Kidney Pelvis / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Pelvis / surgery
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ureter / abnormalities*
  • Ureter / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ureter / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / etiology
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / surgery