Abstract
We describe a case of congenital giant megaureter in a 16-year-old female. She presented
with a 5-day history of abdominal distention, right flank pain and tenderness. Right
pyelonephritis was suspected. Computerized tomography showed a large cystic abdominal
mass with no appreciably functioning left kidney causing secondary compression of
the contralateral right ureter. A left upper nephroureterectomy was performed, draining
over 3.5 L of fluid. Our experience suggests that congenital giant megaureter should
be considered in the differential for pediatric patients presenting with a cystic
abdominal mass.
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Publication history
Published online: October 30, 2021
Accepted:
October 17,
2021
Received:
August 11,
2021
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