Retrocaval ureter: the importance of intravenous urography

Hassan, Radhiana and Abd. Aziz, Azian and Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah (2011) Retrocaval ureter: the importance of intravenous urography. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , 18 (4). pp. 83-86. ISSN 2180-4303 (O), 1394-195X (P)

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Abstract

Retrocaval ureter is a rare cause of hydronephrosis. Its rarity and non-specific presentation pose a challenge to surgeons and radiologists in making the correct diagnosis. Differentiation from other causes of urinary tract obstruction, especially the more common urolithiasis, is important for successful surgical management. Current practice has seen multislice computed tomography (MSCT) rapidly replaces intravenous urography (IVU) in the assessment of patients with hydronephrosis due to suspected urolithiasis, especially ureterolithiasis. However, MSCT, without adequate opacification ofthe entire ureter,may allow the physician to overlook a retrocaval ureter as the cause of hydronephrosis. High-resolution IVU images can demonstrate the typical appearance that leads to the accurate diagnosis of a retrocaval ureter. We reported a case that illustrates this scenario and highlights the importance of IVU in the assessment of a complex congenital disorder involving the urinary tract.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5685/18517
Uncontrolled Keywords:	computed tomography, hydronephrosis, ureteral diseases, urography, urology
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Radiology
Depositing User:	Dr Radhiana Hassan
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2012 10:44
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2013 09:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/18517

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