Published 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Fetal MR - posterior urethral valve

  • 1. I. radiologicka klinika LF UK a FNsP, Bratislava (Slovakia)
  • 2. Klinika pre deti a dorast A. Getlika SZU a FN Bratislava (Slovakia)
  • 3. I. gynekologick-porodnicky klinika LF UK a FN, Bratislava (Slovakia)
  • 4. CT a MR-pracovisko, Radiologia s.r.o., Antolska 11, Bratislava (Slovakia)

Description

Prenatal USG examination was in the fetus of mothers without anamnestic sights at the age of 31 gestational weeks revealed bilateral hydroureteronephrosis, ascites and a hydrocele. To specify the morphological picture and its causes in the gestation week 36 indicated fetal MR examination, which found dilatation of the hollow system of both kidneys. Postnatal USG examination confirmed bilateral hydroureteronephrosis; fluid collection around right kidneys, ascites and right-sided fluidothorax become postnatal no longer displayed. The bladder was displayed in cystography with wavy edges with the image of small diverticules and with a post-migration residue, as well as passive vesicle-ureteral reflux grade 4 right and dilated proximal urethra. Cystoscopic examination confirmed the diagnosis valve of the posterior urethra and its ablation was implemented. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Slovak)
Fetalne MR - chlopna zadnej uretry

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Slovenska Radiologia
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 103-105
ISSN
1335-0625

INIS

Country of Publication
Slovakia
Country of Input or Organization
Slovakia
INIS RN
52042884
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
MAGNETIC RESONANCE; RADIOLOGY; ULTRASONOGRAPHY; URINARY TRACT
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RESONANCE

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Notes
6 refs, 5 figs