Ureteral obstruction due to retroperitoneal fibrosis secondary to a solitary internal iliac aneurysm

Int J Urol. 2004 Nov;11(11):1024-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00926.x.

Abstract

We report a case of ureteral obstruction due to retroperitoneal fibrosis secondary to a solitary left internal iliac aneurysm. It has been reported that as a cause of ureteral obstruction, an internal iliac aneurysm without aortic and/or common iliac aneurysms is very rare. In the present case, magnetic resonance imaging was a useful modality to diagnose retroperitoneal fibrosis secondary to an internal iliac aneurysm as a direct cause of ureteral obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / complications*
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / complications
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / diagnosis*
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / etiology
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / surgery
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery