Open AccessUltrasonographic diagnosis of unilateral ectopic ureter in a Labrador dog
Author(s) -
P.A. Oglesby,
A Carter
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of the south african veterinary association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2224-9435
pISSN - 1019-9128
DOI - 10.4102/jsava.v74i3.517
Subject(s) - ectopic ureter , hydroureter , trigone of urinary bladder , ureter , medicine , urethra , hydronephrosis , urinary incontinence , ultrasound , urology , urinary bladder , anatomy , urinary system , radiology
A 3-month-old, Labrador bitch presented with urinary incontinence. A unilateral, ectopic ureter was diagnosed with ultrasound without the aid of additional contrast radiographic techniques. Ipsilateral hydroureter and mild hydronephrosis were also present. At the level of the bladder trigone the ectopic ureter became intramural and this was clearly demonstrable with ultrasound. The opening of the ectopic ureter into the proximal urethra was, however, not visualised owing to its intrapelvic location.