What are congenital urological anomalies?

What are congenital urological anomalies?

Congenital urological anomalies (abnormalities) are birth defects involving the urological and genital systems (or genitourinary system). “Congenital” means they occur during fetal development or very early in infancy. These urinary tract defects can involve different parts of the genitourinary system as well as other organ systems, including the:

• Kidneys
• Bladder
• Ureters (the tubes carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder)
• Genital organs

Congenital urological anomalies may be addressed in childhood. However, people born with urological disorders may experience problems associated with their conditions, or prior treatments, throughout adulthood.