Gross anatomical study of bilateral megaureters associated with renal pelvis dilatation and a giant urinary bladder: an adult cadaver with a brief review of the literature

Anat Sci Int. 2013 Jun;88(3):171-4. doi: 10.1007/s12565-013-0172-3. Epub 2013 Feb 24.

Abstract

Although bilateral megaureters are not an infrequent occurrence in the urinary tract, bilateral megaureters associated with bilateral renal pelvis dilatation and a giant urinary bladder appear to be rare. In this paper, a cadaver case of an adult Japanese male with bilateral megaureters is described. In addition to describing and illustrating this case, the anatomy and etiology of these anomalous structures is discussed with a brief review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cadaver
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / complications
  • Hydronephrosis / pathology*
  • Kidney Pelvis / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureter / pathology*
  • Ureteral Diseases / complications
  • Ureteral Diseases / pathology*
  • Urinary Bladder / pathology*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / pathology*