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Retrocaval ureter with carcinoma of the renal pelvis: Report of a case

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A case of retrocaval ureter associated with carcinoma of the renal pelvis has been presented. This is the 2nd such case out of 110 cases reported in Japan. It is suggested that long term stagnation of urine is the cause for such a high incidence of malignant neoplasm involving the renal pelvis.

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  1. Urological Clinic, Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan

    K. Sagami, K. Tanaka, M. Mizoguchi & T. Ishibe

  2. Department of Urology, Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Hiroshima, Japan

    K. Sagami, K. Tanaka, M. Mizoguchi & T. Ishibe

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Sagami, K., Tanaka, K., Mizoguchi, M. et al. Retrocaval ureter with carcinoma of the renal pelvis: Report of a case. International Urology and Nephrology 7, 49–53 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02085345

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