An Intriguing Case of Circumcaval Ureter

Abstract

Circumcaval ureter is a rare congenital condition resulting from the anomalous development of inferior vena cava due to developmental failure of supracardinal system. This results in posterior and medial looping of the right ureter around the developed IVC.

Keywords

• fish hook deformity
• medial displacement of ureter
• retrocaval ureter
• supracardinal vein
• upper hydroureteronephrosis.