Urethral obstruction in boys caused by prolapse of simple ureterocele

Abstract

Four boys, each with urethral obstruction caused by a prolapsed simple ureterocele (from a non-duplicated collecting system) are reported. This is an unusual complication of an uncommon anomaly.

Ureterocele prolapse eliciting unusual patient behavior to control intermittent voiding

“…1 The most common manifestations of ureteroceles are urinary tract infections, and rarely, bladder outlet obstruction by a ureterocele prolapse occurs. 2 , 3 Moreover, ureteroceles that present with sudden cessation of the urinary stream while voiding in childhood are exceedingly rare. 3 …”

“…Most ureteroceles are detected through prenatal ultrasonography and specifically by identifying hydronephrosis. 1 Although infection remains a significant clinical manifestation of ureteroceles, 2 abnormalities may not be diagnosed postnatally if there are few subjective symptoms.…”