Ureterocele
A ureterocele is a ballooning of the lower end of the ureter where it enters the bladder.
When to get help quickly: Prompt review is important if there is fever with urinary symptoms, repeated infections, poor urine flow, or concern that the kidney may be getting damaged.
Common symptoms
Some people have no symptoms, but it can cause repeated urinary infections, pain when passing urine, blood in the urine, abdominal discomfort, or urine flow problems, especially in children.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps show the ureterocele, whether urine is backing up to the kidney, and whether the kidney or bladder has been affected.
What radiology does
Ultrasound, fluoroscopic studies, and CT can help show the anatomy, obstruction, or associated kidney changes.
What usually happens next
Management depends on age, symptoms, infection risk, and obstruction and may include monitoring or urologic intervention.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.