Ectopic ureter opening into the vagina in an adult with duplex kidney: a case report and literature review - Summary - MDSpire

Ectopic ureter opening into the vagina in an adult with duplex kidney: a case report and literature review

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  • Haigang Luo

  • Wenting Zhang

  • Xianjun Sun

  • Wei Bian

  • June 23, 2026

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Objective:

To report a rare case of ectopic ureter opening into the vagina in an adult female with a duplex kidney and to review existing literature on the topic.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • The patient had a duplex kidney with an ectopic ureter that opened into the vagina, presenting with renal colic and vaginal discharge.
    • Imaging techniques, particularly MRI and MRU, were crucial for diagnosing the condition.
    • Post-operative follow-up showed complete resolution of symptoms.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
    • Long-term follow-up data is still ongoing.
    Conclusion:

    This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic ureters in adult females presenting with atypical urinary symptoms.

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