Question
A female patient presented with recurrent Urinary tract infections.Imaging shows the following picture.What can be the most probable diagnosis?
A. Duplication of Ureter
B. Congenital Megaureter
C. Ureterocele
D. Urinary Stones
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Correct Answer » C
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Ans. C. Ureterocele
- Plain radiograph shows no calcification along the urinary tract. Post intravenous contrast radiograph shows dilatation of the left distal ureter showing a “cobra’s head” appearance and “radiolucent halo” effect. Findings represent intravesical ureterocele of left ureter.
- Ureterocoele represents abnormal dilatation of the distal ureteric segment. Ureteroceles may be associated with either a single or a duplex ureter. Ureteric duplication is present in about 75% cases of ureteroceles. Ureterocoeles have a female predilection.
- Ureterocoeles can be further classified into simple and ectopic types.
