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[Blind ureter diagnosed through hematuria]
V Menéndez López1, G Osman Agha, M López Almansa
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|November 10, 1998
Summary
Blind ureter, a rare congenital condition, was diagnosed in a patient presenting with anemia and hematuria. This case highlights the association between blind ureters and other urological malformations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Blind ureter is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can be associated with other urological malformations.
- Diagnosis is often incidental.
Observation:
- A case of blind ureter is presented.
- The condition was diagnosed during investigation of apparent anemic hematuria.
- The hematuria originated from the left renoureteral system.
Findings:
- The patient presented with unspecific diffused pyelitis.
- This pyelitis was the apparent cause of the anemic hematuria.
- The underlying cause was a blind ureter.
Implications:
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering blind ureter in the differential diagnosis of unexplained hematuria.
- It highlights the potential association between blind ureters and other congenital urological anomalies.
- Further investigation into associated malformations may be warranted.