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[Non obstructive retrocaval ureter].

E Cao Avellaneda1, G Server Pastor, A I López López

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia. enriquecao@hotmail.com

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|March 25, 2005
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A rare circumcaval ureter case in a 49-year-old man presented without obstruction. The patient remained asymptomatic for 12 months, highlighting atypical presentations of this congenital anomaly.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Circumcaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly where the ureter passes posterior to the inferior vena cava.
  • It is often associated with urinary tract issues, but can be asymptomatic.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old male presented with gross hematuria and flank pain due to a urinary tract infection.
  • Imaging revealed a Type II circumcaval ureter according to the Batson and Atkinson classification.
  • Notably, the ureter lacked typical obstructive morphology.

Findings:

  • The patient's circumcaval ureter was not associated with any signs of obstruction.
  • Despite the anomaly, the patient experienced resolution of symptoms without intervention.

Implications:

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  • This case suggests that circumcaval ureter can exist without obstruction or typical anatomical signs.
  • It underscores the importance of considering atypical presentations in diagnosing urinary tract anomalies.
  • Long-term asymptomatic follow-up is possible even with non-obstructive circumcaval ureter.