Ureteral diverticulum complicated by urinary lihiasis: About a case report
Ramzi Mejri1, Kays Chaker2, Bibi Mokhtar2
1Departement of Urology, Hospital Mongi Slim La Marsa, Tunisia.
Urology Case Reports
|September 6, 2021
Summary
Ureteral diverticulum, a rare urinary issue, often leads to complications. Surgical intervention is reserved for symptomatic cases, like this congenital diverticulum with stones.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Malformations
Background:
- Ureteral diverticulum is a rare congenital or acquired urinary tract malformation.
- It can arise from abortive ureteral duplication and frequently causes urinary complications.
Observation:
- Most ureteral diverticula are managed conservatively.
- Surgical intervention is indicated for symptomatic or complicated cases, including those with recurrent hematuria.
Findings:
- Radiological investigations confirmed a congenital ureteral diverticulum.
- The diverticulum was complicated by the presence of kidney stones (lithiasis).
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of radiological diagnosis in complicated ureteral diverticula.
- Conservative management is standard, but surgical consideration is crucial for symptomatic or stone-forming diverticula.
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