Segmental dilatation of ureter: Report of two cases

Abstract

Segmental dilatation of ureter is a giant, focal segmental ureteral dilatation producing an elongated and distorted ureter. Two children presented with this condition, one had ipsilateral megacalycosis and contralateral vesicoureteric reflux. The other had duplication of the kidney. The non-functioning lower moiety showed structure of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.

Keywords

• Segmental dilatation of ureter
• segmental giant ureter
• xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.