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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2022; 10(35): 12980-12989
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12980
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12980
Gender | Age | Autoimmune diseases | Surgical history | Urine culture | Side | Location | Uronephrosis | Stenosis / atresia | Operation | Composition | Histopathology | Prognosis | Follow-up | |
Case 1 | Male | 45 | Systemic vasculitis | URL | Staphylococcus epidermidis and Xanthomonas | Bilateral | Renal pelvis and upper ureter | Left: Moderate; Right: Severe | Left stenosis: 1 cm; Right atresia: 0.5 cm | PCNL + URL | Struvite and apatite | Chronic inflammation and focal epithelial hyperplasia | Unilateral recovery | 24 mo |
Case 2 | Male | 12 | Dermatomyositis | Stent placement and nephrostomy | Coagulase negative Staphylococcus | Bilateral | Upper ureter | Left: Moderate; Right: Moderate | Left stenosis: 1.5 cm; Right stenosis: 1 cm | PCNL + URL | Apatite | Hyperplasia of the urinary mucosa and chronic inflammation | Bilateral recovery | 18 mo |
Case 3 | Female | 32 | Dermatomyositis | ESWL and URL | Candida albicans | Bilateral | Middle and lower ureter | Left: Mild; Right: Mild | - | URL | Apatite | Hyperplasia of the urinary mucosa and chronic inflammation | Bilateral recovery | 12 mo |
- Citation: Liu YB, Xiao B, Hu WG, Zhang G, Fu M, Li JX. Endoscopic treatment of urothelial encrusted pyelo-ureteritis disease: A case series. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(35): 12980-12989
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i35/12980.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12980