J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2005 Feb;16(1):200-203.

Rupture of Ureter due to Ureter Stone

• Kim YW
• Bae YS
• Hur JM
• Jung YS
• Min YG

Abstract

The spontaneous rupture of the ureter is a rare condition. Two cases are reported with a spontaneous rupture caused by ureteral calculi. The diagnosis was suspected by delayed post-CT KUB and confirmed by ureteroscopy. On the basis of the clinical evolution the authors discuss the diagnosis and pathogenesis of the observed ureteral rupture. Rupture of ureter must be considered as differential diagnosis of acute flank pain, especially when there is change of pain character or severity.

Keyword

Urinary stone; Spontaneous rupture; Ureter

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Flank Pain
Rupture*
Rupture, Spontaneous
Ureter*
Ureteral Calculi
Ureteroscopy
Urinary Calculi