Korean J Urol.  1977 Aug;18(4):365-368.

Ureteral Stricture by Paragonimiasis: Report of a Case

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  • 1Department of Urology, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Paragonimiasis has been recognized as a major public health problem in Korea. This disease is a chronic inflammatory process which frequently involve to the lung and rarely to other organs,(ectopic infection). A case of a ureteral stricture by ectopic infection of Paragonimus westermani at the retroperitoneum was presented with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

ureteral stricture; paragonimiasis

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic*
Korea
Lung
Paragonimiasis*
Paragonimus westermani
Public Health
Ureter*
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