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A Murine Model of Irreversible and Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
Published on: December 20, 2014
[Intraureteral foreign body].
David Hernández Alcaraz1, Raúl Vozmediano Chicharro, Pedro Morales Jiménez
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Regional Universitario Carlos Haya, Málaga, España. davidhauro@hotmail.com
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 27, 2009
Summary
A rare case of a metallic foreign body in the urinary system is presented. Prompt diagnosis and minimally invasive extraction are crucial for managing this urological emergency.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the urinary tract are uncommon.
- Self-insertion of objects into the genital area can lead to urinary system complications.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old woman presented with a history of introducing a metallic object into her genital area.
- Radiological examination revealed an 8 cm metallic cylinder within the right pelvic ureter.
Findings:
- The metallic foreign body was successfully localized to the right ureter.
- This case highlights an unusual presentation of a urological emergency.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of considering foreign body ingestion/insertion in differential diagnoses for urinary symptoms.
- Successful management relies on prompt diagnosis and the least invasive extraction technique possible.
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