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Retrocaval ureter

MedGen UID:
536828
Concept ID:
C0238495
Congenital Abnormality
Synonyms: Circumcaval Ureter; Retrocaval Ureter; Ureter, Circumcaval; Ureter, Retrocaval
SNOMED CT: Retrocaval ureter (95233002)

Definition

A rare congenital abnormality resulting in the URETER passing dorsal to and being obstructed by the INFERIOR VENA CAVA. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVRetrocaval ureter

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Zhang XD, Hou SK, Zhu JH, Wang XF, Meng GD, Qu XK
Eur Urol 1990;18(3):207-10. doi: 10.1159/000463911. PMID: 2261934

Therapy

Sforza S, Di Maida F, Mari A, Zaccaro C, Cini C, Tellini R, Carini M, Minervini A, Masieri L
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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

Abdel-Karim AM, El Tayeb MM, Yahia E, Elmissiry M, Hassouna M, Elsalmy S
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