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Extravasation of contrast medium following retrograde pyelography may occur when excessive pressure is used during injection of the contrast medium, direct trauma during manipulation of the ureteral catheter or pre-existing ureteral disease. Extravasation of contrast medium occurring in a ureteral tumour is rare. A case where extravasation of contrast medium was observed during retrograde pyelography due to extensive invasion of the ureter by a primary ureteral tumour is reported.
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Khan, S.A., Hu, KN. & Baum, A. Extravasation in ureteral tumours. International Urology and Nephrology 15, 143–148 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02085444
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