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Hemitrigone: renal agenesis or single ureteral ectopia.

W H Rush, D P Currie

    Urology
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Hemitrigone is a key indicator of renal agenesis or single ureteral ectopia. This condition can lead to urinary incontinence in females and prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis in males.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Embryology

    Background:

    • The trigone of the bladder is a smooth, triangular region at the base of the bladder.
    • Anatomical variations in the urinary tract can have significant clinical implications.

    Observation:

    • Hemitrigone, a partial or incomplete trigone, is observed in certain congenital anomalies.
    • This finding is consistently associated with specific developmental abnormalities of the kidneys and ureters.

    Findings:

    • Hemitrigone is pathognomonic, meaning it is uniquely indicative, of either renal agenesis (failure of kidney development) or single ureteral ectopia (abnormal placement of a ureter).

    Implications:

    • In females, single ureteral ectopia associated with hemitrigone may manifest as urinary incontinence.

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  • In males, this condition can present with complications such as prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis, highlighting the importance of recognizing hemitrigone in diagnosing these urogenital anomalies.