Ureteropelvic junction obstruction secondary to periureteral lipoma.

Smith, E M; Resnick, M I · J Urol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a unique case of extrinsic ureteral obstruction secondary to a periureteral lipoma discovered during pyeloplasty for an apparent ureteropelvic junction obstruction. We discuss the importance of preoperative recognition of rare extrinsic causes of ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

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