Urinary Incontinence in Adulthood in a Course of Ectopic Ureter-Description of Two Clinical Cases with Review of Literature

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jul 2;18(13):7084. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18137084.

Abstract

Urinary tract pathologies are the most common congenital abnormalities. Duplex colleting system occurs at different stages of completion and is usually asymptomatic. Ureteral ectopia is an associated anomaly which may manifest as continuous incontinence. The aim of this article is to present two patients with duplex kidney and ureteral ectopia. Both patients presented symptoms of continuous urinary incontinence and became symptomatic in the adult life.

Keywords: duplex kidney; ectopic ureter in adulthood; ureteric enuresis; urinary incontinence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Kidney
  • Kidney Diseases*
  • Ureter* / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Incontinence* / etiology