Ureteritis quística en paciente candidata a trasplante renal

Abstract

Cystic ureteritis is a very uncommon pathology, whose pathogenesis is not well established. It is usually asociated with chronic infectious factors. It presents unspecific symptoms but characteristic radiologic findings. There is not an especific treatment for this disease. Kidney transplant is the final pathway for patients with chronic renal failure. We report a case of cystic ureteritis diagnosed during pre-transplant study.

Ureteritis cystica: A rare entity in children

“…[1] It is the cystic transformation of von Brunn's nests. [2] A PubMed search with keywords of “ureteritis, cystica” revealed 72 papers those mostly presenting case reports without any pediatric age patients. Although many reports state female dominancy, Menendez et al .…”

“…Despite advanced technology, imaging studies may be inadequate in some cases. Ureteroscopy is a definitive diagnostic approach in these cases[23] In the present case, we did not have any imaging studies other than US since such pathology was not expected. Moreover, the patient's chronic renal failure precluded the use of imaging studies with contrast agents.…”