Anurea caused by primary amyloidosis of the lower third of the ureters, the ureterovesical junction and the urinary bladder: a case report and review of the literature

Int Urol Nephrol. 2004;36(3):339-42. doi: 10.1007/s11255-004-0931-0.

Abstract

Amyloidosis is a systemic disease affecting many organs, characterized by the deposition and accumulation of hyaline, eosiniphilic and proteinaceous material in various tissues. This report presents a patient with anurea caused by primary amyloidosis of the lower third of the ureters, the ureterovesical junction and the urinary bladder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Metabolic Diseases / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Urea / metabolism*
  • Urea / urine
  • Ureteral Diseases / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications*

Substances

  • Urea