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Published on: June 21, 2024
Bilateral megaureters may masquerade as hydrosalpinges on ultrasound
Janet M Choi1, Jeffrey Wang, Michael M Guarnaccia
1Center for Women's Reproductive Care at Columbia University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 622 West 168th Street, PH-16E, New York, New York 10032, USA. jmc30@columbia.edu
Abstract:
Gynaecologists are familiar with occluded Fallopian tubes presenting as pelvic masses on ultrasound. However, it is important to also consider anomalies of the urinary collecting system when presented with a pelvic mass, some of which do not necessitate surgical therapy. This report describes the case of a woman with unknown and asymptomatic bilateral megaureters who presented for evaluation of infertility. Initially, it was presumed that she had tubal disease and the possibility of a laparoscopy to remove her hydrosalpinges was entertained.
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