Congenital megaureter in Adult
Synopsis
Boys are affected more often than girls. It occurs more commonly on the left side and occurs bilaterally in 20% of patients. Primary megaureter is the second most common cause of neonatal hydronephrosis. The condition is often detected antenatally during maternal ultrasonography.
Patients with unobstructed megaureter are typically asymptomatic. Findings of symptomatic patients first occur after infancy and include urinary tract infection (UTI), abdominal or flank pain, hematuria, uremia, or other indications of decreased kidney function.
Primary presentation of congenital megaureter in adults and adolescents is uncommon but has been reported. It is often discovered as an underlying condition during workup for UTI or renal stones.
Spontaneous resolution of primary megaureter is common, although less likely in patients with obstruction, infection, or associated renal injury.
Codes
Q62.2 – Congenital megaureter
SNOMEDCT:
718485003 – Congenital dilatation of ureter
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Last Updated:03/17/2024