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Surgical exploration shows a rare ectopic ureter (U-shaped structure) in the inguinal canal as shown by the arrow.
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A tubular U-shaped structure distinct from the intestine or adjacent organs was identified in the inguinal canal (Figure 1).
An insulin syringe containing aspirated fluid from the U-shaped structure.
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The contents of the aspiration were a yellowish-brown turbid fluid, shown in Figure 2.
CT urogram showing duplex (i.e., with double ureters) left kidney. The left upper moiety ureter that empties into the bladder at an ectopic site is indicated by the arrow.
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CT urogram demonstrated a duplicated left collecting system (Figure 3). The left lower pole moiety ureter was inserted into the urinary bladder orthotopically, as shown in Figure 3, whereas the left upper pole moiety ureter was inserted more inferio-medially into the inguinal canal and caused dilatation of the seminal vesicle.
Summary of the events is depicted in the timeline. Dates are written in MM/DD/YYYY format. Dx: diagnosis, Tx: treatment, CC: chief complaint, P/E: physical examination, US: ultrasound examination.
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