Coiled catheter sign (ureter)

Last revised by Henry Knipe ◉ ◈ on 8 Jul 2021

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Mishra H, Knipe H, Coiled catheter sign (ureter). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-90972

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-90972

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90972

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8 Jul 2021, Himanshu Mishra

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8 Jul 2021, Henry Knipe ◉ ◈

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The coiled catheter sign is sometimes seen in transitional cell carcinoma of the ureter. When a retrograde ureteropyelogram is attempted in the afflicted ureter, the catheter tip is seen to coil in the dilated portion of the ureter distal to the obstruction ¹.

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