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[Double ureter with one blind branch (author's transl)]
Journal D'Urologie Et De Nephrologie
|July 1, 1979
Summary
This study details a rare double ureter case with a blind ending, discovered during reflux surgery. This condition, more common in women, has unclear pathological implications and is reviewed with embryogenesis and classification.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Genetics
- Embryology
Context:
- A rare congenital anomaly involving a double ureter with one blind-ending branch was identified.
- The anomaly was discovered incidentally during an antireflux operation for kidney reflux.
Purpose:
- To report the 22nd documented case of double ureter with a blind branch.
- To review ureteral embryogenesis, duplications, and classify related anomalies.
- To discuss the pathological implications of this rare condition.
Summary:
- The case involved a duplicated kidney with reflux and a contralateral single pelvis also experiencing reflux, revealing a double ureter with one non-functional branch.
- This anomaly is three times more prevalent in females and is associated with contralateral ureteral duplications in 30% of cases.
- The embryological origins and pathological significance of blind ureters remain incompletely understood.
Impact:
- Contributes to the limited literature on double ureters with blind branches, aiding in understanding rare congenital urinary tract abnormalities.
- Provides a classification framework for ureteral duplications, including bifid and blind ureters.
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation in cases of renal anomalies and reflux.