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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Bilateral single system ureteral ectopia (BSSEU) is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Ureteric calculi are not previously reported in patients with BSSEU.

Observation:

  • A case of BSSEU presented with left lower ureteric calculi.
  • The patient underwent surgical intervention for stone removal and ureteral anomaly correction.

Findings:

  • Successful management of ureteric calculi in the context of BSSEU.
  • Bilateral ureteric tapering and reimplantation were performed for stone removal and anatomical correction.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of potential complications in BSSEU.
  • Highlights the feasibility of surgical management for ureteric calculi in BSSEU patients.
  • Suggests a potential treatment pathway for similar rare urological conditions.