A male child presents with repeated urinary infections and failure to gain weight. A MCU was carried out as shown in plate R2, most probable diagnosis is ?
High-Yield Explanation
Posterior urethral valves are a problem with the urethra in a boy. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. These valves are small leaflets of tissue in the urethra. They paly block urine flow because not enough urine can get through them to leave the body. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition