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Left ectopic ureter with concurrent left renal dysplasia in a 5 year old FS German Shepherd

Case Study

Left ectopic ureter with concurrent left renal dysplasia in a 5 year old FS German Shepherd

This 5 year old FS German Shepherd dog has a history of urinary tract infections, responsive to antibiotics but recurrent. Overweight, extreme recessed vulva

This 5 year old FS German Shepherd dog has a history of urinary tract infections, responsive to antibiotics but recurrent. Overweight, extreme recessed vulva

Image Interpretation

 

 Right kidney was structurally unremarkable 7.16 cm. Left kidney measured 5.4 cm with dilated pelvis at 1 x 1.5 cm. 

Left ureter was significantly dilated 0.96 cm. Left ureter bypassed the trigone and curved tortuously towards the proximal urethra. It appeared to entered either into the proximal urethra or erroneously into the trigone. Echogenic debris was noted within the ureter. 

DX

left ectopic ureter. Potential concurrent left renal dysplasia.

Outcome

Recommend referral for surgical intervention or interventional radiology with laser ablation through cystoscopy

Patient Information

Patient Name : Raven Stegman
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 06_00364

History

  • UTI

Images

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