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Pseudoureterocele: potential for misdiagnosis of an ectopic ureter as a ureterocele
Author(s) -
Sumfest J.M.,
Burns M.W.,
Mitchell M.E.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1995.tb07357.x
Subject(s) - ectopic ureter , ureterocele , medicine , mesonephric duct , ureter , urinary system , urinary incontinence , urinary fistula , fistula , surgery , vagina , cyst , duct (anatomy) , urology , kidney , anatomy
Objective To present several case reports of children with ‘pseudoureteroceles’. Familiarization with this entity should help to avoid an error in diagnosis and possible improper therapy. Patients and methods Three girls with ectopic ureters entering mesonephric duct cysts are presented for review. Results Misdiagnosis of the pseudoureterocele as an ectopic ureter was made in two children. The ‘pseudoureterocele’ may lie dormant for many years and often presents with acute urinary incontinence and/or onset of urinary tract infections. Resection of the dysplastic kidney and ipsilateral ureter, marsupialization of the cyst into the vagina, and closure of the vesical fistula is the preferred treatment. Conclusion An ectopic ureter draining into a Gartner's duct cyst can be confused with an ectopic ureterocele. Correct diagnosis is vital to ensure proper treatment.