Ureteric rupture

Case contributed by Hugo Neves (RT)
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left lower quadrant pain. Non lithiasic pathology known. Non traumatic history.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male
ct

Abdominal fat stranding. Collection overlying the left psoas with air bubbles. Contrast extravasation from the collecting system compatible with rupture of the ureter.

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