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Inflammatory disease of the ureter
1Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55417, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1996
Summary
This study reviews how ureteral inflammation appears on various imaging techniques, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MR imaging. It highlights common conditions and discusses urinary tract infections like tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Inflammation of the ureter can present with diverse imaging findings.
- Conventional radiography and advanced modalities like ultrasound, CT, and MRI are used for diagnosis.
- Urinary tract infections, including tuberculosis, are re-emerging concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the imaging spectrum of ureteral inflammation across different modalities.
- To highlight common clinical conditions affecting the ureter.
- To provide current information on urinary tract infections, particularly tuberculosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of imaging findings in conventional radiography.
- Analysis of ureteral inflammation using ultrasound, CT scan, and MR imaging.
- Discussion of clinical entities and infectious organisms.
Main Results:
- The article outlines the characteristic appearances of ureteral inflammation on various imaging platforms.
- Key clinical conditions and their radiographic manifestations are presented.
- Information on the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections is provided.
Conclusions:
- Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing ureteral inflammation and associated conditions.
- Understanding the spectrum of findings across modalities aids in accurate diagnosis.
- Awareness of re-emerging infections like tuberculosis is essential for urologists.