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Blind-ending branch of a bifid ureter

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic unspecific abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Bifid right ureter with the blind-ending branch coursing anterior to and connecting with the orthotopic ureter at its distal portion.

Bifid right ureter with the blind-ending branch coursing anterior to and connecting with the orthotopic ureter at its distal portion.

Case Discussion

Typical and unique case of a bifid ureter with a blind-ending branch which is a rare congenital anomaly. Although typically found incidentally, this anomaly can be symptomatic and radiologists should be aware of this important variant. 

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