Presentation
Chronic unspecific abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Blind-ending branch of a bifid ureter
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Bifid right ureter with the blind-ending branch coursing anterior to and connecting with the orthotopic ureter at its distal portion.
From the case:
Blind-ending branch of a bifid ureter
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Bifid right ureter with the blind-ending branch coursing anterior to and connecting with the orthotopic ureter at its distal portion.
Case Discussion
Typical and unique case of a bifid ureter with a blind-ending branch which is a rare congenital anomaly. Although typically found incidentally, this anomaly can be symptomatic and radiologists should be aware of this important variant.