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Seed calculi an ectopic ureterocele: a case report
The Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1983
Summary
Gravitational properties of seed calculi were demonstrated in an ectopic ureterocele using imaging. Upright and supine X-rays are crucial for diagnosing abdominal calcifications and ruling out other causes.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Ectopic ureteroceles can present with complex calcifications.
- Radiographic demonstration of calculus properties aids diagnosis.
Observation:
- Seed calculi within an ectopic ureterocele exhibited gravitational properties.
- These properties were visualized on plain abdominal films and excretory urography.
Findings:
- Demonstration of gravitational effects on calculi in ectopic ureterocele.
- Upright and supine radiography confirmed calculus positioning.
Implications:
- Highlights the utility of imaging in diagnosing ectopic ureteroceles.
- Emphasizes the importance of patient positioning in abdominal radiography for calcifications.