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Fergus O'Herlihy1, Philip J Dempsey1, Dora Gorman1
1Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin, Ireland.
Inguinal herniation of the ureter is a rare condition that can cause urinary obstruction and infection. Prompt identification is crucial for necessary surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Inguinal herniation of the ureter is an uncommon condition.
- It can be identified incidentally on imaging or present with complications like obstruction or infection.
Observation:
- A case of a 91-year-old man with obstructive uropathy and pyelonephritis is presented.
- The patient's symptoms were caused by inguinal herniation of the ureter.
Findings:
- Herniation of the ureter into the inguinal canal is a rare finding.
- This condition necessitates surgical intervention in most instances.
Implications:
- Highlighting this rare finding on imaging is critical for patient management.
- Early diagnosis and surgical treatment can prevent severe complications such as pyelonephritis.
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