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Urolithiasis secondary to primary obstructive megaureter in an adult: a case report

Authors: Somuah Tenkorang, Jean-Paul Omana, Soufiane Mellas, Fadl Mohammed Tazi, Jalal Eddine El Ammari, Abdelhak Khallouk, Mohammed Jamal El Fassi, Moulay Hassan Farih

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Primary obstructive megaureter is relatively uncommon in adults. This condition usually regresses spontaneously or is treated during infancy. It can remain asymptomatic for decades until adulthood when symptoms may manifest in the event of complications or during a routine radiologic imaging. Primary obstructive megaureter has been reported to favor stone formation in the upper urinary tract.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 35-year-old Moroccan man who had a 10-year history of intermittent left flank pain and hematuria. A computed tomography urogram revealed a left megaureter with giant ureteral and renal calculi.

Conclusions

Primary obstructive megaureter should be a differential diagnosis in an adult with hydroureteronephrosis associated with urolithiasis especially when there is kidney impairment. Through this case report we will discuss the diagnosis and management of primary obstructive megaureter associated with urolithiasis in adults.

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Title: Urolithiasis secondary to primary obstructive megaureter in an adult: a case report
Authors: Somuah Tenkorang
Jean-Paul Omana
Soufiane Mellas
Fadl Mohammed Tazi
Jalal Eddine El Ammari
Abdelhak Khallouk
Mohammed Jamal El Fassi
Moulay Hassan Farih
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1342-z

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Urolithiasis secondary to primary obstructive megaureter in an adult: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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