A ureterocele is a congenital abnormality found in the ureter. (wikipedia.org)
Simple ureterocele, where the condition involves only a single ureter, represents only twenty percent of cases. (wikipedia.org)
A ureterocele is a cystic out-pouching of the distal ureter into the urinary bladder. (medscape.com)
Ureteroceles may pose a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma, with perplexing clinical symptoms resulting from a spectrum of abnormal embryogenesis associated with anomalous development of the intravesical ureter, the kidney, or the collecting system. (medscape.com)
Single-system ureteroceles are those associated with a single kidney, collecting system, and ureter. (medscape.com)
The ureterocele orifice may be normal or patulous, but the distal ureter leading to it becomes obstructed by the activity of the internal sphincter. (medscape.com)
Surgery involves making a cut into the ureterocele ("popping the water balloon") or removing the ureterocele and reattaching the ureter to the bladder. (health32.com)
The upper ureter is more likely to be associated with ectopic insertion, ureterocele, and/or obstruction, whereas the lower ureter is more frequently associated with VUR. (medscape.com)
A ureterocele is a congenital saccular dilatation of the distal segment of the ureter. (medscape.com)
This duplicate ureter can cause different types of medical conditions like swelling at the end where it connects to the bladder (called Ureterocele), can have improper valve functionality as a result of which urine will be returned to kidneys etc. (urogynecology.in)
This condition is often associated with fetal ureterocele, a balloon-like malformation of the area where the ureter enters the bladder. (luriechildrens.org)
In a fetal duplicated collecting system, the ureter affected by the ureterocele generally drains the top part of the kidney, while the other ureter drains the bottom part. (luriechildrens.org)
The ureter affected by the ureterocele enters the bladder at a lower location than the other ureter. (luriechildrens.org)
Ureterocele with duplex ureter might be diagnosed, however prolapsed ureterocele through urethra is extremely rare. (archive.org)
Ureterocele Introduction A ureterocele is a condition that involves swelling of the terminal end of ureter. (indiaheartbeat.com)
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Ureterocele is a congenital malformation of the ureter with dilatation in the distal part of the ureter. (bvsalud.org)
Congenital2
citation needed] Congenital abnormalities of the mesonephric duct in males can lead to the formation of a ureterocele, which often coincide with ipsilateral agenesis of the kidney (atrophic kidney) and seminal vesicle cysts, this is known as Zinner Syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
Cystoscopy-shows translucent cyst which is thin walled surrounding ureteric orifice[citation needed] Single-system ureterocele: initial management is usually endoscopic incision of the ureterocele, which can be followed by surgical ureteric re-implantation to preserve renal function and prevent reflux. (wikipedia.org)
We managed by endoscopic incision of ureterocele successfully. (archive.org)
Transurethral incision (TUI) is a popular method of treatment used in children with ureteroceles. (edu.pl)
Urethra4
Ectopic (extravesical) ureterocele refers to ureteroceles with tissue that originates at the bladder neck or beyond, into the urethra. (medscape.com)
Cecoureteroceles are elongated beyond the ureterocele orifice by tunneling under the trigone and the urethra. (medscape.com)
If the ureterocele extends beyond the bladder into the urethra, it is considered an ectopic ureterocele. (medscape.com)
9 cases with upper moiety dilation showed complete duplication of the pelvicalyceal systems and ureters, among them 3 cases with ectopic ureteric insertion into the upper vagina, bladder neck and posterior urethra, one case with normal ureteric insertion and vesicoureteric reflux and the other 5 cases with terminal ureteric ureteroceles. (scirp.org)
Orthotopic6
Orthotopic (intravesical) ureterocele is a term used for a ureterocele contained within the bladder. (medscape.com)
An orthotopic ureterocele may prolapse into and beyond the bladder neck, but the origin of the walls of an orthotopic ureterocele are contained within the bladder. (medscape.com)
The orthotopic ureterocele usually arises from a single renal unit with one collecting system and is more commonly diagnosed in adults. (medscape.com)
Keep in mind that not all single-system ureteroceles assume an orthotopic position and that not all duplex collecting system ureteroceles are positioned in an ectopic location. (medscape.com)
Orthotopic ureteroceles occur in 17-35% of cases, with an incidence of ectopic ureteroceles of approximately 80% in most pediatric series. (medscape.com)
A ureterocele contained within the bladder is considered an orthotopic ureterocele. (medscape.com)
Ureters1
Duplex-system ureteroceles are associated with kidneys that have completely duplicated ureters. (medscape.com)
Intravesical1
The characterization based on the location of the orifice (intravesical vs ectopic) is more commonly used because it has therapeutic implications, especially with respect to the likelihood of the presence of vesicoureteral reflux following transurethral puncture of the ureterocele. (medscape.com)
Ectopic ureterocele2
In infant, there are fi ve common interlabial masses which are prolapsed ectopic ureterocele, urethral prolapse, paraurethral cyst, hydrocolpos and rhabdomyosarcoma. (archive.org)
rl with interlabial mass and diagnosed as prolapsed ectopic ureterocele by ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and voiding cystourethrography. (archive.org)
Vesicoureteral2
Ureterocelectomy and bladder reconstruction are acceptable in the setting of a ureterocele associated with significant vesicoureteral reflux in either kidney. (medscape.com)
We describe a case of unilateral duplex collecting system with upper pole vesicoureteral reflux and lower pole ureterocele. (ejournals.ca)
Puncture2
Endoscopic puncture of ureteroceles should be used as a primary treatment modality in any patient with urosepsis or concurrent medical conditions that pose significant anesthesia-related risk. (medscape.com)
He underwent ureterocele puncture and three monthe later imaging study revealed significant improvement in left renal function. (uropractice.com)
Duplex anamoly1
Ureterocele - a duplex anamoly In a human body, kidneys filters and removes waste matter and excess water from the blood. (urogynecology.in)
Symptoms2
Ureteroceles may be asymptomatic or may produce a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms, from recurrent cystitis to bladder outlet obstruction to renal failure. (medscape.com)
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of ureterocele. (health32.com)
Pediatric1
For information on pediatric ureterocele, see the article Ureteral Duplication, Ureteral Ectopia, and Ureterocele in the Pediatric: General Medicine volume. (medscape.com)
Ultrasound1
Since the advent of the ultrasound, most ureteroceles are diagnosed prenatally. (wikipedia.org)
Obstruction1
Ureteroceles are often associated with obstruction and VUR. (medscape.com)
Urinary tract inf1
In many cases, ureterocele condition will be seen before the birth of the child but it may not be diagnosed or treated until it causes a problem such as Kidney infection or Urinary Tract Infection. (urogynecology.in)
Stenotic2
Stenotic ureteroceles are located inside the bladder with an obstructing orifice. (medscape.com)
Sphincterostenotic ureteroceles have characteristics of both stenotic and sphincteric ureteroceles. (medscape.com)
Kidney2
Ureterocele is also associated with poor kidney function. (wikipedia.org)
Because of the obstructive nature of ureteroceles, the activity of the affected renal unit varies from a normal, well-functioning kidney to a nonfunctioning, dysplastic renal segment or kidney. (medscape.com)
Reimplantation1
[ 1 ] Open ureteral reimplantation, ureteropyelostomy and heminephrectomy currently remain the criterion standard for surgical management of symptomatic ureteroceles that are not successfully managed endoscopically. (medscape.com)
Distal2
Ureteroceles may be categorized on the basis of their relationship with the renal unit or on distal ureteral configuration and location. (medscape.com)
Sphincteric ureteroceles lie distal to the internal sphincter. (medscape.com)
Adult1
In the adult population, ureteroceles also occur more frequently in females. (medscape.com)
Pole2
Similarly, approximately 80% of ureteroceles are associated with the upper pole moiety of a duplex system. (medscape.com)
When ectopic ureteroceles are associated with duplicated collecting systems, the upper pole moiety may be dysplastic or poorly functioning. (medscape.com)
Treatment1
In this treatment, the ureterocele (ballooned part) is punctured and decompressed. (urogynecology.in)
System3
Single-system ectopic ureteroceles are uncommon and are most often found in males. (medscape.com)
In some cases, the duplex system is not associated with reflux nor a ureterocele, so the child may just need continued observation. (luriechildrens.org)
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan and Intravenous Urography (IVU) confirmed the presence of a left ureterocele with a complete duplex system and stone in the ureterovesical junction. (bvsalud.org)
Procedure1
This procedure is done using a cystoscope and works only if the wall of the ureterocele is thinner. (urogynecology.in)
Condition1
Surgery to repair the ureterocele usually cures the condition. (health32.com)
Urine1
If an ureterocele is found, then the accumulated urine may need to be drained surgically. (luriechildrens.org)
Management2
Management of ureterocele remains both challenging and controversial, with its wide clinical spectrum making development of a standardized approach difficult. (medscape.com)
Indications for nonoperative management of ureteroceles" by M. Y. Han, M. D. Gibbons et al. (gwu.edu)
Case2
Prolapsed ureterocele with stone is considered to be a very rare case. (bvsalud.org)
We report a complex case of prolapsed ureterocele in a young female with a protruding mass in the vagina with complete pyeloureteral duplication and stone in the left ureterovesical junction. (bvsalud.org)
Remains1
The precise embryologic etiology of the ureterocele remains unknown. (medscape.com)
Method1
Another method of classifying ureterocele is based on location and configuration. (medscape.com)