Horseshoe kidney with a retrocaval ureter: A case report from teaching hospital in Ethiopia.

INTRODUCTION

The combination of a horseshoe kidney with a retrocaval ureter in one patient is extremely rare.

PRESENTATION OF CASE

A 12-year-old adolescent presented with the compliant of absent testis in the right scrotum since birth with incidental radiologic finding of horseshoe kidney with retrocaval ureter.

CLINICAL FINDINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Physical examination was unremarkable except for a left non-palpable testis. A complete blood count, renal function test, urine analysis, ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis, and computed tomography urography were performed.

INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME

Right ureteral uncrossing with ureterourererostomy and right orchidectomy was done. The patient is doing well during postoperative follow-up.

RELEVANCE AND IMPACT

Modern imaging techniques can accurately define the anatomical details, facilitating appropriate preoperative planning.