Congenital Ureteral Valve Associated with Contralateral Renal Agenesis

Introduction

Congenital ureteral valves are a rare cause of ureteral obstruction. Fifty-two cases have been described in the literature. Only three cases of associated contralateral renal agenesis have been reported. We report a new case and discuss the epidemiologic, etiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of congenital ureteral valves.

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