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[Ureteral pseudodiverticulosis. Case report].

Juan Agustín Galán Ramos1, José Maŕia Sánchez Merino, Luis Parra Muntaner

  • 1Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital El Bierzo, Ponferrada, León, España. galan-garci@terra.es

Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|August 5, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of bilateral ureteral pseudodiverticulosis was incidentally diagnosed in a patient with bladder cancer. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring patients with this benign condition due to its association with malignancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Ureteral pseudodiverticulosis is a rare condition characterized by outpouchings of the ureteral wall.
  • It is often an incidental finding during imaging studies for other urological symptoms.
  • Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male presented with hematuria, leading to an investigation.
  • Intravenous urography (IVU) revealed bilateral ureteral pseudodiverticulosis.
  • Urine cytology and cystoscopy confirmed a coexisting bladder tumor.

Findings:

  • The IVU demonstrated features consistent with bilateral ureteral pseudodiverticulosis.
  • The diagnostic workup identified a concurrent transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.

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  • This case underscores the incidental diagnosis of ureteral pseudodiverticulosis.

    • Implications:

    • While ureteral pseudodiverticulosis is benign, its association with bladder cancer necessitates careful patient follow-up.
    • Early detection of bladder cancer in patients with pseudodiverticulosis is crucial for timely intervention.
    • This case emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation when pseudodiverticulosis is identified.