Inguinal ureter herniation evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports

Caterina Gaudiano¹  Giulio Vara¹  Matteo Renzulli¹  Rita Golfieri¹  Beniamino Corcioni¹  Guido Marzocchi¹  Anna Maria Ierardi² 

[1] Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant’Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy;Unit of Radiology, IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy;

关键词: Case reports;    Emergency service;    General surgery;    hernia, inguinal;    Magnetic resonance imaging;    Ureter;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13256-020-02521-7

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe herniation of the ureter into the inguinal canal is a rare condition, but probably underreported. Acquired nephroptosis could cause herniation of the ureter and, therefore, when diagnosed, a full study of the urinary tract should be performed especially in patients with inguinal hernia.Case presentationWe present the case of an 86-year-old white man with a herniated ureter likely caused by acquired nephroptosis presenting with acute urinary retention, documented with magnetic resonance imaging for the first time.ConclusionsThe Fast Imaging Employing Steady State Acquisition sequence on magnetic resonance imaging, for many reasons, could allow correct evaluation of the urinary tract, especially in cases of renal dysfunction that contraindicate the use of intravenous contrast agents.

【 授权许可】

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