Posterior urethral valves

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 3 weeks
Gender: Male

Voiding cystourethrogram

Fluoroscopy

Micturating cystourethrogram shows dilatation of the prostatic portion of the urethra, in keeping with posterior urethral valves. 

ultrasound

Associated hydronephrosis spotted on ultrasound. 

Case Discussion

3 week old boy with posterior urethral valves and hydronephrosis

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