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An unusual case of ureteral tumor in a duplex system

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We report an interesting case of ureteral tumor involving both limbs of an incompletely duplicated ureter. Such a case has not been reported in the literature. A 51-year-old female presented with refractory hematuria. A complete evaluation revealed an incompletely duplicated right system with an isolated distal ureteral tumor extending proximally into both arms of the ureter. The patient underwent a successful right nephroureterectomy. Pathology revealed low grade papillary urothelial cancer confined to both arms of the ureter. A brief review of the literature and management is detailed herein.

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  1. Vatikutti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Ronald S. Boris, Linda McIntire & James O. Peabody

  2. Department of Pathology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Osama AlAlassi & Adnan Savera

  3. 1059 Larkmoor, Berkley, MI, 48072, USA

    Ronald S. Boris

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Boris, R.S., McIntire, L., AlAlassi, O. et al. An unusual case of ureteral tumor in a duplex system. Int Urol Nephrol 38, 473–474 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-006-6663-6

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