Pyoperitoneum revealing a spontaneous renal forniceal rupture due to ureteropelvic junction syndrome: About a rare case report

Abstract

Extravasation of urine following forniceal rupture of a pelviureteric junction is a rare complication; the existence of pyonephrosis can result to retroperitoneal abscess but its fistulization into peritoneal cavity is exceptional. We report a case of a 22-year-old men who presented a clinical aspects of peritonitis, abdominal CT scan findings suggested retroperitoneal peritonitis by rupture of the fornix.This case emphasizes an unusual presentation of pyonephrosis with peritonitis and pyoperitoneum caused by a ureteropelvic junction syndrome.

Keywords

• Ureteropyelic junction syndrome
• Forniceal rupture
• Peritonitis
• Pyonephrosis