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Bilateral retrocaval ureters with IVC duplication.

C T Chou1, A D Yang, Y C Hong

  • 1Department of Radiology, Chang-Hua Christian Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China. 96888@cch.org.tw

Abdominal Imaging
|March 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study details a rare case of bilateral retrocaval ureters and duplicated inferior vena cava. This unique anatomical combination, involving ureters behind the duplicated vena cava, has not been previously documented.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Urology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Retrocaval ureters are a rare congenital anomaly where the ureter courses posterior to the inferior vena cava.
  • Duplicated inferior vena cava is also an uncommon congenital vascular variation.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old female presented with abdominal pain.
  • Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with multiplanar reconstruction was performed.
  • Imaging revealed bilateral retrocaval ureters situated posterior to a duplicated inferior vena cava.

Findings:

  • The case presents a unique coexistence of bilateral retrocaval ureters and duplicated inferior vena cava.
  • This specific anatomical configuration has not been previously reported in medical literature.
  • The findings highlight the importance of detailed radiological assessment for complex congenital anomalies.

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Implications:

  • This report expands the understanding of rare genitourinary and vascular anomalies.
  • It underscores the need for awareness of such combined anomalies in clinical practice.
  • Further research may explore the embryological basis and clinical significance of this rare association.