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[Ureteral triplication, an unusual isolated presentation].

A Villanueva Peña1, E De Diego Rodríguez

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Comarcal de Laredo, Cantabria.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|January 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of complete right ureteral triplicity was found incidentally in a 26-year-old female. This unusual congenital urinary anomaly occurred without any other associated abnormalities or symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Ureteral duplication is a common congenital anomaly.
  • Triplicity of the ureter (three ureters) is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 100 reported cases.
  • This case involves a complete right ureteral triplicity, likely Campbell's type I.

Observation:

  • A 26-year-old female presented with an incidental finding.
  • The finding was a complete right ureteral triplicity.
  • No other urological or extraurological abnormalities were identified.

Findings:

  • The patient had a rare congenital urinary anomaly: a complete right ureteral triplicity.
  • This anomaly was discovered incidentally and was not associated with any other medical conditions.

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  • The case highlights the rarity of this condition and its asymptomatic presentation.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to the limited literature on ureteral triplicity.
    • It underscores the possibility of asymptomatic presentations of rare congenital urinary tract anomalies.
    • Further research may elucidate the embryological basis and clinical significance of such rare variations.