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Idiopathic segmental ureteritis: clinicopathological definition.

Benjamin M. Tripp1, Istvan Huttner, Fan Chu

  • 1Division of Urology and Pathology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec.

The Canadian Journal of Urology
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study defines diagnostic criteria for idiopathic segmental ureteritis (ISU), a rare ureteral inflammation. Key features include segmental ureteral involvement and specific pathological findings, aiding diagnosis and differentiating from other conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology
  • Inflammatory Diseases

Background:

  • Idiopathic segmental ureteritis (ISU) is a rare condition affecting the ureter.
  • Previous literature lacks well-defined diagnostic criteria for ISU.
  • Distinguishing ISU from other ureteral pathologies is clinically significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish clear clinical and pathological criteria for diagnosing idiopathic segmental ureteritis (ISU).
  • To differentiate ISU from other ureteral diseases based on specific features.

Main Methods:

  • Case review of idiopathic segmental ureteritis (ISU) including a new case and literature review.
  • Development of inclusion and exclusion criteria based on clinical and pathological findings.
  • Analysis of key features: segmental ureteral involvement, 'creeping fat', transmural inflammation, ulceration, lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, lymphoid follicles, and noncaseating granulomas.

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Main Results:

  • Proposed diagnostic criteria for ISU include: discreet ureteral segment involvement, 'creeping fat', transmural chronic fibrosing inflammation, mucosal ulceration, lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, prominent lymphoid follicles, and noncaseating granulomas.
  • Exclusion criteria encompass neoplasia, prior ureterial/renal surgery, stones, infections (tuberculosis, schistosomiasis), radiation, and extrinsic compression.
  • Identified pathological features can overlap with other idiopathic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed criteria provide a framework for diagnosing idiopathic segmental ureteritis (ISU).
  • Accurate diagnosis requires careful exclusion of secondary causes and recognition of specific pathological hallmarks.
  • Awareness of overlapping features with conditions like Crohn's disease is crucial for differential diagnosis.