Incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele masquerading as a vulvar mass after midurethral sling surgery: a case report with systematic review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele masquerading as a vulvar mass after midurethral sling surgery: a case report with systematic review

  • By

  • Hongyun Zhang

  • Jiang Zhu

  • Zihan Zhou

  • Xia Tao

  • Liqun Sun

  • Hong Zhan

  • June 9, 2026

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    Incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele after midurethral sling surgery is rare and may be misdiagnosed as a vulvar mass due to altered postoperative anatomy.

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    Multimodal ultrasonography revealed a characteristic dumbbell sign, indicating continuity between the intravesical and prolapsed components of the ureterocele.

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    The study included 16 cases of prolapsed ureterocele, highlighting its importance as a differential diagnosis in women with vulvar or interlabial masses.

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    Imaging techniques, particularly multimodal ultrasound, are essential for diagnosing incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele in postoperative patients.

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    Surgical treatment of incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele generally leads to favorable outcomes, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and management.

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