Ureteral Diverticulum: Classification of the Literature and Report of an Authentic Case

Urolithiasis with Blind-Ending Ureteral Duplication and Azotemia Treated with Shock Wave Therapy

“…The expres sion 'uretere bifide a branche borgne' was introduced by Papin but Culp [1] devised a classification that is still accepted. It may be classified as Y-shaped, inverted Y, complete ureteral duplication with one ureter ending blindly and a partial form that envelops the normal distal ureter [4], Blind-ending bifid ureters are 3 times more common in the females [5].…”

“…A blind-ending branch of a bifid ureter is a rare congential anomaly that results from the premature cleavage of the ureteral bud or multiple budding of the wolffian duct [1], Approximately 200 cases have been reported [2] since the first one described by Herbert in 1904. We report a case of this entity with bilateral urolithiasis and azotemia.…”

Blind-Ending Branch of Bifid Ureter

“…Culp [12] tried to establish a clear separation between these two entities based on their anatomical features.…”

Solitary Kidney with Blind-Ending Ureteral Duplication

“…In the past, considerable debate has continued in the literature regarding the origin and diagnosis of ureteral diverticula and the blind duplications [4]. Campbell [5] designated a finger-like exten sion from the lower ureter as a diverticulum.…”