A ureterocele is a ballooning of the lower end of the ureter where it enters the bladder.
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.
Imaging helps show the ureterocele, whether urine is backing up to the kidney, and whether the kidney or bladder has been affected.
Ultrasound, fluoroscopic studies, and CT can help show the anatomy, obstruction, or associated kidney changes.
Management depends on age, symptoms, infection risk, and obstruction and may include monitoring or urologic intervention.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
