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Calculus of ureter

Cálculo do ureter

Category

Definition

A condition of the ureter, caused by dehydration, decreased urine volume or fluid flow rates, or increased excretion of minerals such as calcium, oxalate, magnesium, cystine, and phosphate. This condition is characterised by urinary calculi located in the ureter, and may lead to renal colic. This condition may present with haematuria, dysuria, or pain in the flank, lower abdomen, groin, thighs, or genitalia. Confirmation is by abdominal radiography to determine the presence and location of calculi.

Inclusions

  • Ureteric stone
  • Ureteral calculus or stone
  • Stone in the ureter

Index Terms

Calculus of ureterureteral calculiStone in the ureterureter calculiUreteral calculus or stoneUreteric stoneureterolithureterolithiasisUreterolithiasis NOSRecurrent ureter calculusrecurrent ureter calculirecurrent ureteral calculirecurrent ureteral calculusUreteral calculus impactionUreteritis due to calculus