Presentation
Recurrent urinary tract infections.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Ureterocele (IVP)
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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.
Case Discussion
Ureterocele 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% of cases of ureteroceles. Ureteroceles have a female predilection.
Ureteroceles can be further classified into simple and ectopic types.
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