double ureter

double ureter
duplex ureter existence of a second ureter on one side; it may be a complete connection from the kidney to the bladder or a partial tube forming a blind pouch. Most are asymptomatic, but some are accompanied by ectopic ureterocele. Called also ureteral duplication.

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