kidney with hydronephrosis in the upper pole(most common) with normal lower pole gives a hint of the possibility.
Surgery can correct the problem and prevent kidney damage.
- Swelling in the abdomen caused by swelling of the kidney due to obstruction.
Ectopic Ureter can be diagnosed with the following investigation.
- IVU (Intravenous Urography)
- Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram
- CT/MRI Scan.
- Ultrasound
For Ultrasound the presence of a duplex
- Compression of renal vein
or Incompetent valves of the ovarian vein.
Ultrasound is very important and useful tool for diagnosis.
Diagnostic Criteria Includes;
- Dilated ovarian vein >5-6mm
- Dilated adnexal veins with reflux on valsalva.
depending on the severity will most likely find it difficult getting a woman pregnant.
Here is an ultrasound study of a young man 35y/o with a history of infertility.