Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient
An ectopic ureter (EU) opens outside the bladder's trigone, a rare condition with an incidence of 0.05%-0.025%. It often causes continuous urine leakage and frequent urination, particularly in females. Diagnosing EU is challenging, as conventional radiologic techniques often fail to identify it...
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| description | An ectopic ureter (EU) opens outside the bladder's trigone, a rare condition with an incidence of 0.05%-0.025%. It often causes continuous urine leakage and frequent urination, particularly in females. Diagnosing EU is challenging, as conventional radiologic techniques often fail to identify it accurately. Excretory urography and magnetic resonance urography are more effective in visualizing the ectopic insertion of the ureter. This study reports a rare case of suspected ectopic ureter in an adult and reviews the radiologic diagnostic approach. A 26-year-old female presented with lifelong incontinence. She reported constant dribbling and required frequent pad changes. Physical examination was normal, and she had no fever or pain. Imaging revealed a dilated and tortuous right ureter inserting into the vagina, indicating a suspected ectopic ureter. Ectopic ureter is a rare congenital anomaly of the urinary system, often associated with other anomalies or syndromes. It commonly presents with incontinence, but symptoms can vary from asymptomatic to renal failure. Radiologic examination is crucial for diagnosing this condition. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b4aafb32013344ff957fec25ddda0ff72025-01-18T05:04:01ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-03-0120316521657Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patientLeni Santiani, MD0 Tjahjodjati, MD1Basofi Sukiman, MD2Department of Radiology, Hasan Sadikin Academic Medical Center-Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, IndonesiaDepartment of Urology, Hasan Sadikin Academic Medical Center-Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, IndonesiaDepartment of Radiology, Hasan Sadikin Academic Medical Center-Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, IndonesiaAn ectopic ureter (EU) opens outside the bladder's trigone, a rare condition with an incidence of 0.05%-0.025%. It often causes continuous urine leakage and frequent urination, particularly in females. Diagnosing EU is challenging, as conventional radiologic techniques often fail to identify it accurately. Excretory urography and magnetic resonance urography are more effective in visualizing the ectopic insertion of the ureter. This study reports a rare case of suspected ectopic ureter in an adult and reviews the radiologic diagnostic approach. A 26-year-old female presented with lifelong incontinence. She reported constant dribbling and required frequent pad changes. Physical examination was normal, and she had no fever or pain. Imaging revealed a dilated and tortuous right ureter inserting into the vagina, indicating a suspected ectopic ureter. Ectopic ureter is a rare congenital anomaly of the urinary system, often associated with other anomalies or syndromes. It commonly presents with incontinence, but symptoms can vary from asymptomatic to renal failure. Radiologic examination is crucial for diagnosing this condition.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013530Ectopic ureterIncontinenceMagnetic resonance urography |
| spellingShingle | Leni Santiani, MD Tjahjodjati, MD Basofi Sukiman, MD Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient Radiology Case Reports Ectopic ureter Incontinence Magnetic resonance urography |
| title | Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| title_full | Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| title_fullStr | Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| title_short | Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| title_sort | unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient |
| topic | Ectopic ureter Incontinence Magnetic resonance urography |
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