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URETEROCELE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Urinary Tract
CONT

A ureterocele is a dilation of the area where the ureter inserts into the bladder. Ureteroceles are a congenital abnormality which means they are present at birth. It is unknown exactly why ureteroceles form, but it is thought to be due to an abnormality of the formation of the ureter tube as it inserts into the bladder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Dilatation kystique de la partie intravésicale de l'uretère, résultant d'une sténose congénitale de l'orifice urétéral.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Vías urinarias
DEF

Dilatación sacular de la porción inferior del uréter, que hace relieve en la luz de la vejiga urinaria, por lo general debido a una estenosis congénita del orificio ureteral.

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