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Duplicated renal collecting system with ectopic ureter

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent urinary tract infections.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Complete duplicated renal collecting system is seen at the left side. The upper pole moiety ureter inserts inferomedial to the normal position (ectopia). The ectopic ureter inserts into the urethra. Pelviectasis and hydroureter of the upper pole is noted due to obstruction.

Case Discussion

The findings are consistent of duplicated renal collecting system with ectopic ureter at the left side.

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