Antenatally detected proximal ureteral diverticulum

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Revealing an Acquired Para-Ureteral Diverticulum after Renal Transplantation: Case Study

“…Diverticula can present with painless hematuria [14][15][16] or be entirely asymptomatic and present as an incidental finding on imaging [12,16,17]. In our case, we think that the diverticulum made the bed of recurrent UTI.…”

“…Ureteral diverticula are sub-classified into three categories: 1) abortive ureteral duplications (a blind-ending bifid ureter); 2) true congenital diverticulum containing all tissue layers of the normal ureter; 3) acquired diverticulum representing mucosal herniation [12,13].…”

Ureteral Diverticulum in 65-Year-Old Female

“…UD treatment should be focused on relieving ureteral obstruction caused by the diverticulum in order to preserve renal function and ensure ureteral patency [ 1 , 9 ]. The surgical methods that have been used in the management of ureteral diverticula include nephrectomy with partial ureterectomy, laparoscopic excision, robotic resection with ureterourethral anastomosis, and suture plication [ 10 ].…”

“…Wasserman et al reported an associated bladder tumor present in 26% of their patients with UD [ 11 ]. A 2- to 10-year latency in the identification of the diverticula and the development of the tumor was found [ 9 ]. Herndon and McKenna discovered a proximal UD antenatally that was aneurysmal and dilated in its entirety [ 9 ].…”

“…A 2- to 10-year latency in the identification of the diverticula and the development of the tumor was found [ 9 ]. Herndon and McKenna discovered a proximal UD antenatally that was aneurysmal and dilated in its entirety [ 9 ]. The diagnosis was confirmed in the operating room and, although asymptomatic, was managed with pyeloplasty.…”