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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
RETROCAVAL/CIRCUMCAVAL URETER: A RARE CONGENITAL ANOMALY
Author
Suresh Rao*, Siva Konduru & T. Ramesh Rao
Email
s4chavan@yahoo.co.in
keyword
Retrocaval or Circumcaval Ureter, Situs inversus, Congenital Anomaly.
Abstract
A retrocaval or circumcaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly which results from the persistence of posterior cardinal vein as the renal segment of the inferior vena cava during embryogenesis. In 1893, Hochstetter first observed the case of retrocaval ureter. Though initially it was thought to be an anomaly in the development of ureter but the studies in embryology have revealed that it is an anomaly related to the development of the inferior vena cava. Review of literature suggest that approximately about 1 in 1000 people have been reported of retrocaval ureter [5] with male to female ratio of 3 : 1. It commonly found on the right side and is usually associated with anomalies of inferior vena cava. In case of situs inversus or in presence of double inferior vena cava retrocaval ureter can be found on the left [6 & 7]. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance studies are the best tools to confirm the diagnosis and to prevent further surgical complications.
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