Identification of ectopic ureter in incontinent girl using magnetic resonance imaging.
We present the case of a 3.5-year-old girl who presented with continuous urinary leakage and a classic history suggesting an ectopic ureter, but an inconclusive physical examination and normal imaging by ultrasonography. Magnetic resonance imaging was finally able to identify an ectopic ureter draining a poorly functioning upper pole of a duplex system as the culprit. We discuss the increasing value of magnetic resonance imaging in identifying subtle pediatric genitourinary anomalies, such as in our case, and discuss the management options.
Krishnan
Anand
A
Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, California 94122, USA. akrishnan@urol.ucsf.edu
Baskin
Laurence S
LS
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*