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The ureteric ring

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A ureteric ring is a smooth, concentric ring-like narrowing occurring in the upper third of the ureter. It is nonobstructive and may be transient and bilateral. There is a slight female preponderance. They are seen in all age groups and are common in the neonate together with transient changes. A ureteric ring has a characteristic appearance and is believed to result from contraction of circular muscle.

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  1. Radiology Service, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VAMC, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA and Department of Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA, , , , , , US

    P. Dure-Smith

  2. Radiology Service, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VAMC, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA, , , , , , US

    T. E. Wiley, III

  3. Loma Linda University Medical Center, 11234 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA, , , , , , US

    R. D. Suh & A. K. Song

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Received: 17 March 1998/Accepted: 11 August 1998

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Dure-Smith, P., Wiley, III, T., Suh, R. et al. The ureteric ring. Abdom Imaging 24, 426–428 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002619900530

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