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  • A case of complete ureteral triplication, a rare urinary tract anomaly, was diagnosed in an adult male with pyelonephritis, showcasing its unusual presentation in adulthood.
  • The patient underwent a right partial nephrectomy to remove a non-functional upper kidney segment while preserving a blind ureteral remnant, resulting in relief from flank pain and urinary infections.
  • This case highlights the lack of established surgical methods for adult triplicated ureters but suggests partial nephrectomy can be an effective, less invasive treatment option.

Article Abstract

A complete ureteral triplication is a rare congenital urinary tract anomaly that typically presents in childhood. This is an exceedingly rare case of an adult male presenting with right pyelonephritis and flank pain who was subsequently diagnosed with a right type I ureteral triplication associated with an obstructed megaureter inserted into the prostatic urethra. This patient underwent a right partial nephrectomy to remove the dilated and non-functional upper renal segment leaving behind a blind ending ureteral remnant. Following partial nephrectomy, the patient's flank pain and recurrent urinary tract infections resolved despite persistent dilation of the ureteral remnant. While a standard method of surgical management for a triplicated ureter has not been well established in the adult population, in this case, partial nephrectomy has demonstrated efficacy while avoiding more invasive procedures.

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