Orthotopic ureterocele masquerading as a bladder tumor in a woman with pelvic pain

Int Braz J Urol. 2005 Nov-Dec;31(6):549-51. doi: 10.1590/s1677-55382005000600006.

Abstract

Single system orthotopic ureteroceles often present in adulthood are associated with characteristic radiographic findings. We present the case of a 54 year old woman with 8 months of urgency/frequency and pelvic pain that has the cystoscopic appearance of a bladder tumor. Cystoscopic images, radiographs and intraoperative photos demonstrate the work-up, evaluation, and treatment of this unique single system orthotopic ureterocele containing a calculus. This patient demonstrates the need for cystoscopy accompanied by upper tract imaging in patients with new onset pelvic pain, urgency/frequency, and frequent urinary tract infections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cystoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ureterocele / complications
  • Ureterocele / diagnosis*
  • Ureterocele / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*