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Ureterocele

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139: 55: 36: 214:, the process by which uric acid stones are formed. Ureterocele is also associated with poor kidney function. It can cause frequent blockage of the ureter leading to serious kidney damage. In other cases, a small, upper portion of the kidney is congenitally non-functional. Though often benign, this problem can necessitate the removal of non-functioning parts. 464: 449: 262:: initial management is usually endoscopic incision of the ureterocele, which can be followed by surgical ureteric re-implantation to preserve renal function and prevent reflux. 72:
balloons at its opening into the bladder, forming a sac-like pouch. It is most often associated with a duplicated collection system, where two ureters drain their respective
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Many other complications arise from ureteroceles. Redundant collection systems are usually smaller in diameter than single, and predispose the patient to impassable
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IVU-shows Adder head appearance or Cobra head appearance. Cystoscopy-shows translucent cyst which is thin walled surrounding ureteric orifice
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in males can lead to the formation of a ureterocele, which often coincide with ipsilateral agenesis of the kidney (atrophic kidney) and
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instead of one. Simple ureterocele, where the condition involves only a single ureter, represents only twenty percent of cases.
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The signs and symptoms of ureterocele in the latter two forms can easily be confused with other medical conditions.
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Definitive causes of ureterocele have not been found. While the abnormal growth occurs within the
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CT scan showing a ureterocele associated with a duplicated collection system of the left kidney.
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Ectopic ureterocele that extends into the urethra, but the orifice is in the bladder
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Ultraschalldiagnostik in Pädiatrie und Kinderchirurgie. Lehrbuch und Atlas.
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In females: salpingitis, hydrosalpinx with sepsis or torsion. T.O. mass.
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is a congenital abnormality found in the ureter. In this condition the
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Ectopic ureterocele with an orifice distal to the bladder neck
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Kinderchirurgie. Diagnostik, Indikation, Therapie, Prognose.
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Orifice is both stenotic and distal to the bladder neck
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Kinderheilkunde. Diagnostik - Therapie - Prophylaxe.
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Auflage, Thieme 1982, 296:Indian Journal of Urology 270:ureteric meatal stricture 266:Duplex-system ureterocele 260:Single-system ureterocele 217: 42: 33: 28: 757:Retroperitoneal fibrosis 676:Vesicointestinal fistula 238:cysts, this is known as 156:urinary tract infections 79:Since the advent of the 16:Not to be confused with 752:Urinary tract infection 309:10.4103/0970-1591.70592 143: 681:Vesicoureteral reflux 644:Interstitial cystitis 141: 789:Urinary incontinence 747:Obstructive uropathy 659:Hemorrhagic cystitis 212:uric acid particles 716:Urethral stricture 621:Ureteric stricture 521:External resources 345:Hautmann, Huland: 144: 134:Signs and symptoms 120:Sphincterostenotic 85:diagnostic imaging 814: 813: 726:Urethral caruncle 711:Urethral syndrome 555: 554: 174:Failure to thrive 169:Urinary retention 62: 61: 23:Medical condition 834: 827:Ureter disorders 588:Diseases of the 582: 575: 568: 559: 558: 433: 432: 422: 407:F. C. 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Urethrocele

Specialty
Urology
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distal ureter
kidney
ultrasound
diagnostic imaging

Symptoms
urinary tract infections
Pyelonephritis
Urinary retention
Failure to thrive
Hematuria
abdominal pain
Urolithiasis
kidney stones
uric acid particles
uterus
genetics
mesonephric duct
seminal vesicle
ureteric meatal stricture
"Zinner syndrome: A unique triad of mesonephric duct abnormalities as an unusual cause of urinary symptoms in late adolescence"
doi
10.4103/0970-1591.70592
PMC
2978453

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