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[Fibrous polyp of the ureter]
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|October 1, 1989
Abstract:
We report on a 72-year-old male patient with fibrous ureteral polyp which had been diagnosed following the incidental finding of a ureteral filling defect on radiographic evaluation for prostatism and gross intermittent hematuria of several months. We underscore the low frequency of this disorder and the therapeutic implications of differential diagnosis to distinguish this condition from other causes of ureteral filling defects.
Insights
A rare fibrous ureteral polyp was diagnosed in a 72-year-old male patient presenting with hematuria. This case highlights the importance of differentiating this benign condition from other ureteral filling defects.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ureteral polyps are rare benign tumors.
- They can cause symptoms like hematuria and ureteral obstruction.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old male presented with gross intermittent hematuria.
- Radiographic evaluation for prostatism incidentally revealed a ureteral filling defect.
Findings:
- The ureteral filling defect was diagnosed as a fibrous ureteral polyp.
- This condition is characterized by its low frequency.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish fibrous ureteral polyps from malignant lesions.
- Understanding the rarity and presentation aids in appropriate patient management and therapeutic planning.