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Fibroepithelial polyp of the ureter associated with an adjacent ureteral calculus
1Department of Pathology, Y. Yil University Medical Faculty, Van, Turkey.
Insights
Ureteral fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) are rare benign tumors. This case report details the first instance of an FEP associated with a distal ureteral calculus, offering insights into this unique presentation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Ureteral fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) are uncommon benign neoplasms of the ureter.
- Ureteral calculi (stones) are frequently encountered in urological practice.
- The association between FEPs and ureteral calculi is rare, with calculi typically located proximally.
Observation:
- A rare case of a fibroepithelial polyp in the distal right ureter is presented.
- A ureteral calculus was observed distal to the fibroepithelial polyp.
- This represents the first reported instance of a ureteral FEP associated with a distal calculus.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of a ureteral fibroepithelial polyp and a distal ureteral calculus is a novel finding.
- This case challenges typical associations of calculi with proximal FEPs.
- Detailed discussion of etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and therapy is provided.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of fibroepithelial polyp presentations.
- It suggests a need to consider calculus formation in unusual positions relative to FEPs.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and management of these associated conditions is warranted.
Abstract:
Ureteral fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign tumours. Sometimes an ureteric calculus may be seen, proximal to the polyp. We describe a case of fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) associated with a calculus in the distal part of the right ureter. To our knowledge this is the first ureteral FEP reported in the literature associated with a ureteral calculus distal to it. Aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and therapy of fibroepithelial polyps are discussed in the light of the literature.