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Case Report: Spontaneous Dissection of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter

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  • Zhu, Ke

  • Qian, Shilei

  • Yang, Tianyu

  • May 12, 2026

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    Spontaneous dissection of the renal pelvis and ureter is a rare condition causing urinary obstruction and hydronephrosis.

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    A 30-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and urinary abnormalities, leading to a diagnosis of renal pelvis dissection.

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    Non-contrast CT revealed pyeloureteral dilation, while CT urography showed a double-lumen sign indicating dissection.

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    Ureteral stenting was performed, resulting in prompt symptom relief for the patient.

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    This case demonstrates the effectiveness of CTU in diagnosing renal pelvis dissection and the benefits of early intervention.

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Case Report: Spontaneous Dissection of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter

  • by Zhu, Ke , Qian, Shilei , Yang, Tianyu

  • May 12, 2026

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