The Pelvic Ureter

Structure of the Pelvic Ureter in an Adult Kenyan Population

Alterations in histomorphological features of the pelvic ureter such as muscle fiber orientation have been implicated in the etiology of vesicoureteric reflux. Consequently, anatomical sex differences in the histomorphology of the pelvic ureter may explain the female predisposition to this disease. Reports of these differences are, however, scarce. Twelve adult pelvic ureters (6 male and 6 fema...

Supernumerary kidney with pelvic communication and a single ureter

Giant Ectopic Ureter Mimicking Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Case Report

Ectopic ureter is one of the most common urinary tract anomalies. We, herein, present a case of a giant ureter with ectopic orifice, mimicking pelvic organ prolapse, which is the first in the literature. A 59-year-old female patient presenting with frequently recurrent urinary tract infection had grade 3 pelvic organ prolapse. On examination, the organ producing the appearance of prolapse was f...

PRIMARY LEIOMYOSARCOMA OF THE URETER

Since 1943, fourteen cases of primary leiomyosarcoma of the ureter have been reported in English literature. The fifteenth case is presented here with a brief review of the significant aspects of the previous reports.

Intra operative lesion of the pelvic ureter solved in a minimally invasive manner

Ureteral lesions during open hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy or laparoscopic hysterectomy have a rate of 0.2% up to 6%. Multiple complications may occur if the lesion is not recognised intra operatively: hydronephrosis, anuria (bilateral lesion), ureterovaginal fistula, ileus, peritonitis. The rate of recognition of an intra operative ureter lesion is 30% and it could rise up to 90% when cys...