The retrocaval ureter - A rare developmental cause for urinary tract obstruction

Abstract

Retrocaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly with few reported cases worldwide. In this case report, we describe a clinical presentation that demonstrates the stereotypical imaging features of a retrocaval ureter on ultrasound, computed tomography and nuclear imaging studies in a 38-year-old male patient who fits the classic reported patient demographics.

Keywords

• Retrocaval ureter
• Congenital anomaly
• Anatomical variants