title: An unusual presentation of bilateral Hutch diverticula.
abstract: Summary Hutch diverticula are rare congenital diverticula. The general consensus is that they occur secondary to a congenital failure of normal muscle development around the ureteral orifice where Waldeyer sheath anatomically covers the space between the intravesical ureter and muscular layer of the bladder. Our case highlights the radiological appearance of Hutch diverticula and the need for contrast-enhanced imaging to enable accurate evaluation and diagnosis. It illustrates how the presence of periureteric diverticula can contribute to ureteric obstruction and calculus formation; complicate the interpretation of renal tract imaging and the subsequent management of renal calculi.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Deirdre Mary
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Fanning
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Martina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morrin
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Power
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003558:Cystoscopy; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D053039:Ureterolithiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D018666:Ureteroscopy; D014567:Urography / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media