Intramural ectopic ureter, hydronephrosis, hydroureter and ureterocele in a 1 year old MN Labrador Retriever

Case Study

Intramural ectopic ureter, hydronephrosis, hydroureter and ureterocele in a 1 year old MN Labrador Retriever

A 1-year-old neutered male Labrador retriever dog was presented for evaluation of urinary incontinence. Urine specific gravity was 1.039, and bloodwork was within reference range.

A 1-year-old neutered male Labrador retriever dog was presented for evaluation of urinary incontinence. Urine specific gravity was 1.039, and bloodwork was within reference range.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Left intramural ectopic ureter. Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
Normal right kidney and right ureter.

Image Interpretation

The urinary bladder, trigone and pelvic urethra presented normal wall thicknesses with anechoic urine and normal tone. The left ureter was contractile with maximum dilation of 1.6 cm. The ureter terminated in the urinary bladder with a ureterocoele-type presentation. The ureter appeared to be intramural.
The left kidney presented moderate hydronephrosis measuring 1.68 cm in width. The length of the kidney measured 7.5 cm. The right kidney was normal at 5.7 cm.

DX

Intramural ectopic ureter

Outcome

The patient underwent curative endoscopic guided laser ablation at Animal Medical Center in NY city. The patient responded favorably to the procedure with resolution of clinical signs.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Ectopic ureter, urinary tract infection, incontinence, uroliths

Sampling

None

UA Specific Gravity Range

1.039

Patient Information

Patient Name : Noah S
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 06_00142

Clinical Signs

  • Incontinence

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Incontinence