The value of ultrasound screening of the upper urinary tract in hypospadias

Br J Urol. 1988 Dec;62(6):595-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1988.tb04434.x.

Abstract

Renal tract ultrasonography was performed in 82 of 111 patients with varying degrees of hypospadias. There were 2 true positive results (2.4%) and 1 false negative (1.2%). However, 2 of these patients would have been fully investigated because of the presence of an anorectal anomaly. The third boy had a pelvic ectopic kidney with no clinical significance. It was concluded that routine ultrasonography is not justified in this condition unless it is severe or there is an associated anomaly.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypospadias / pathology*
  • Kidney / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Urinary Tract / abnormalities*
  • Urinary Tract / pathology