Description
There are a many different types of urinary tract malformations. The great majority are congenital, and are diagnosed when the patients is still young. Some occur after surgery or after instrumentation of the ureter.
Symptoms
Painful urination, frequent urination, recurrent urinary tract infections.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Additional tests, such as ultrasound and/or CT scan, will be done to establish the diagnosis.
Tests:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Urinalysis (UA), Ultrasound
Other Specific Tests: Cyclic voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), Diuretic nuclear renography, Intravenous pyelogram (IVP), urine culture
Specialists:
Urology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Additional tests, such as ultrasound and/or CT scan, will be done to establish the diagnosis.
Tests:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Urinalysis (UA), Ultrasound
Other Specific Tests: Cyclic voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), Diuretic nuclear renography, Intravenous pyelogram (IVP), urine culture
Specialists:
Urology
Treatment
The specific treatment depends on the type and severity of the malformation. It may require surgical repair.