Infravesical Obstruction in a Boy with Orthotopic Ureterocele: Clinical Case

Background . Ureterocele is a cystic dilatation of the distal ureter. Orthotopic ureterocele relatively rare form this disease, and it commonly diagnosed in female children. The clinical picture orthotopic usually not significant, management variants are unclear. Clinical case description. Ultrasound has revealed part left ureter (up to 6.5 mm) cyst formation (diameter 8 mm, thick walls) bladder 8-months-old boy. retrograde voiding cystourethrogram shown no signs vesicoureteral reflux. evaluation rhythm was performed: volume residual urine > 30%, indicates infravesical obstruction. child underwent diagnostic cystourethroscopy, transurethral resection ureterocele, intubation ureteral catheter (all procedures performed under general anesthesia). There were enlargements calices-pelvis system ureters 12 months after surgery according urinary ultrasound. test with inflammatory changes. Voiding without pathology. Conclusion widespread implementation high-tech minimally invasive methods diagnosis allow us achieve timely detection provide effective treatment for children ureterocele.