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Kishor Taori1, Manisha Joshi, Suresh Dhakate
1Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra-422003, India. kishortaori@yahoo.co.in
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|May 4, 2011
Summary
A prolapsed ureterocele, a rare bladder condition, can cause obstruction. This case highlights its unusual presentation in an adult woman, diagnosed using transvaginal ultrasound.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Prolapsed ureteroceles are rare, typically affecting female infants and causing bladder outlet obstruction.
- Diagnosis in adults is uncommon, making presentation and evaluation unique.
Observation:
- A case of prolapsed simple ureterocele in an adult woman is presented.
- Transvaginal micturating sono-urethrography was utilized for evaluation.
- High-frequency transvaginal sonography during micturition visualized the ureterocele's urethral relationship.
Findings:
- The study demonstrates the utility of transvaginal sonography in diagnosing prolapsed ureteroceles in adults.
- The imaging technique effectively revealed the anatomical relationship between the ureterocele and the urethral wall.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic for prolapsed ureteroceles.
- Transvaginal ultrasound offers a valuable, non-invasive diagnostic tool for this rare condition in adult females.
- Understanding this presentation aids in timely diagnosis and management of bladder outlet obstruction.
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