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Ureterocele    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Treatment

Treatment is focused on relief of the obstruction. Stents (drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis) may provide short-term relief of symptoms. Surgical repair of the ureterocele is usually curative. No medical treatment is currently available.

Prognosis

The outcome varies. If the obstruction can be cured, the damage may be temporary. However, damage to the kidney may be permanent, especially if the condition persists. Renal insufficiency or failure is uncommon because the other kidney usually continues to function adequately.

Complications

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Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate ureterocele may be present.

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