title: A 52-year-old male with bilaterally duplicated collecting systems with obstructing ureteral stones: a case report.
abstract: Collecting system duplication is marked by a variety of clinical syndromes. Bilateral and obstructed duplicated systems, particularly with asymmetric levels of duplication, are rare and typically due to ureteric bud development anomalies. The infrequency with which this condition exists makes it a formidable challenge for physicians and patients. To our knowledge, we present the first case report of bilateral obstruction of bilaterally duplicated collecting systems. In our case, a 52-year-old male complaining of low back pain, constipation, urinary urgency and hematuria was found to have bilateral obstructing stones as well as asymmetrical bilateral collecting system duplication. We discuss the natural history of this condition, its consequences and identification.
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Dane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Scantling
authors.affiliation: Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Curtis
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.affiliation: Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Altman
keywords: Congenital abnormalities; Kidney tubules; Ureteral obstruction; Vesico-ureteral reflux