Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound diagnosis of ectopic ureter causing incontinence
By Oglesby, P A & Carter, A·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2003·Fourways Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of unilateral ectopic ureter in a Labrador dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old female Labrador was brought in for urinary incontinence, meaning she was unable to control her urination. An ultrasound revealed that she had a condition called a unilateral ectopic ureter, where one of her ureters was not connected properly to the bladder. The ultrasound also showed some swelling in the ureter and mild kidney swelling. While the exact location of the ureter's opening was not visible, the ultrasound was effective in diagnosing the problem. Treatment options would typically involve surgery to correct the ureter's position, which can help resolve the incontinence.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old, Labrador bitch presented with urinary incontinence. A unilateral, ectopic ureter was diagnosed with ultrasound without the aid of additional contrast radiographic techniques. Ipsilateral hydroureter and mild hydronephrosis were also present. At the level of the bladder trigone the ectopic ureter became intramural and this was clearly demonstrable with ultrasound. The opening of the ectopic ureter into the proximal urethra was, however, not visualised owing to its intrapelvic location.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15029953/