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Contemporary diagnosis of retrocaval ureter.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10646677     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: We describe a noninvasive radiologic evaluation of a retrocaval ureter using currently available technology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three-dimensional volume-rendered CT and diuretic renography were performed for evaluation of a possible retrocaval ureter. RESULTS: The 3D CT scan definitively diagnosed the retrocaval ureter, while diuretic renography showed no evidence of clinically significant obstruction. No invasive procedures were required. CONCLUSION: A 3D volume-rendered CT scan in the excretory phase combined with diuretic renography is the radiologic evaluation of choice for patients with a suspected retrocaval ureter, as it is noninvasive yet highly accurate in its anatomic delineation.
Authors:
A J Pienkny; B Herts; S B Streem
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of endourology / Endourological Society     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0892-7790     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Endourol.     Publication Date:  1999 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-02-03     Completed Date:  2000-02-03     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8807503     Medline TA:  J Endourol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  721-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Congenital Abnormalities / radiography
Diuretics / diagnostic use
Female
Furosemide / diagnostic use
Humans
Radioisotope Renography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ureter / abnormalities*,  radiography*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Diuretics; 54-31-9/Furosemide

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