Anass El Alaoui MD, Abdelghani Ouraghi MD, Hemdellah Debbe Salem MD, Anouar El Moudane MD, Ali Barki MD
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Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the ureter is a very rare condition from ureteral obstruction especially if it is a small stone located distally. A 67-year-old man with abdominal pain associated with vomiting, Caused by a ureteral rupture due to a 5 mm obstructing stone at the vesicoureteral junction. The diagnosis was confirmed by CT imaging. The treatment involved antibiotics and double-J stenting. This case demonstrates that spontaneous ureteral rupture should be suspected in urolothiasis patients presenting for a severe pain even if the calculus is small and the laboratory markers are normal. An immediate management is required to prevent further complications.
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The content of this journal is exclusively case reports that feature diagnostic imaging. Categories in which case reports can be placed include the musculoskeletal system, spine, central nervous system, head and neck, cardiovascular, chest, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, multisystem, pediatric, emergency, women''s imaging, oncologic, normal variants, medical devices, foreign bodies, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, ultrasonography, imaging artifacts, forensic, anthropological, and medical-legal. Articles must be well-documented and include a review of the appropriate literature.