Benign Fibroepithelial Polyps: A Rare Cause of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Children.

Anitha Ezekiel,Vaidehi Agrawal,Elena Romero, Leon I Smith-Harrison

Urology Case Reports(2015)

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Abstract
FEPs are rare, benign mucosal growths that may cause urinary tract obstruction in both adults and children. We present the case of a ten year old Hispanic male with recurring urinary tract infections and hydronephrosis diagnosed with fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs). Despite multiple radiographic procedures, we were unable to accurately preoperatively diagnose FEPs. Here we demonstrate the difficulties in preoperative diagnosis and suggest that perhaps a combination of US and MRI in the setting of persistent urinary tract infections and flank pain may be the best approach for early diagnosis and conservative management, including less invasive treatment protocols.
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Polyps,Pediatric urology,UPJ obstruction,Renal ultrasound,Hydronephrosis
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