Inverted urothelial papilloma: A case report
Raj A Kumar1, Nikhil Batra2, Michael Maidaa2
1Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Urology Case Reports
|November 22, 2021
Summary
Inverted urothelial papilloma (IUP) is a rare upper urinary tract tumor. This case details a successful ureterectomy and reimplant for a distal ureteral IUP.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Inverted urothelial papilloma (IUP) is an uncommon urothelial neoplasm.
- While typically found in the bladder, IUP in the upper urinary tract is rare, with limited case documentation.
Observation:
- A rare case of inverted urothelial papilloma (IUP) was observed in the distal left ureter.
- The patient presented with symptoms necessitating surgical intervention.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a distal ureterectomy.
- A successful ureteral reimplant with a psoas hitch procedure was performed.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on upper tract IUP.
- Highlights the efficacy of surgical management for distal ureteral inverted urothelial papilloma.
