[Obstructive uropathy in Gardner syndrome: a new case and an alternative therapeutic option]

Actas Urol Esp. 1994 Feb;18(2):128-32.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Gardner's Syndrome comprises numerous pathological entities, one of which is the intraabdominal desmoid tumour which can provoke obstructive uropathy through ureteral trapping. Contribution of one case treated with resection of the trapped ureter, reanastomosis and plasty with peritoneal flap. Discussion of the diagnosis, evolution, and the different therapeutical choices found in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gardner Syndrome / complications*
  • Gardner Syndrome / genetics
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*