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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2026; 15(4): 120972
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.120972
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.120972
Clinical conundrum in the management of complex urogenital anomaly in a child: A case report
Pujana Kanneganti, Anju Verma, Department of Paediatric Surgery Superspecialties, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
Vijai Datta Upadhyaya, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
Avinash D Gautam, Department of Radiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
Co-first authors: Pujana Kanneganti and Anju Verma.
Author contributions: Kanneganti P managed the patient, collected clinical data and drafted the manuscript; Verma A performed literature review and revised the manuscript; Upadhyay VD provided expert guidance in the clinical management and supervised the treatment plan; Gautam AD provided expert guidance in radiological reviews.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Pujana Kanneganti, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery Superspecialties, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raibareli Road, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India. pujanakanneganti@gmail.com
Received: March 18, 2026
Revised: April 20, 2026
Accepted: May 6, 2026
Published online: December 9, 2026
Processing time: 190 Days and 15.3 Hours
Revised: April 20, 2026
Accepted: May 6, 2026
Published online: December 9, 2026
Processing time: 190 Days and 15.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Diagnosing congenital urogenital anomalies requires a thorough understanding of embryology to recognize the spectrum of possible defects. This case illustrates the diagnostic complexity and need for coordinated urological and gynecological management in patients with rare congenital urogenital abnormalities. Management should be individualized, requiring a multidisciplinary approach, surgical correction when required, and long-term follow-up to prevent complications like stenosis, recurrent infections, infertility. Detailed counseling with parents and guardians is essential for treatment options and their implications.