Posterior urethral valves

Posterior urethral valves with dilatation of the urinary tract and mega ureters on both sides. The bladder wall is thickened and there is a large residue after voiding.

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Clinical information

Screening because of a dilatated urinary tract seen on a prenatal ultrasound examination

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Posterior urethral valves with dilatation of the urinary tract and mega ureters on both sides. The bladder wall is thickened and there is a large residue after voiding.

Dilatation of the urinary tract on the right side

Mega ureter on the right side

Dilatation of the urinary tract on the left side

Mega ureter on the left side

Posterior urethral valves with dilatation of the urinary tract and mega ureters on both sides. The bladder wall is thickened and there is a large residue after voiding.

Bladder wall thickening longitudinal

Dilatated posterior urethra longitudinal

Residue after voiding

Bladder wall thickening

Distal ureteric dilatation transverse

The same patient after catheter placement. The dilatation has reduced.

Right kidney longitudinal

Right kidney transverse

Left kidney longitudinal

Left kidney transverse

Details

Sex: Male
Age: neonate
Body part: Kidneys

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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