Ureterosciatic hernia

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1996 Oct;30(5):423-4. doi: 10.3109/00365599609181323.

Abstract

We report on a patient with a hydronephrosis of the left kidney caused by an ureterosciatic hernia. Curlicue formation is a characteristic sign in urography. In case of symptomatic sciatic hernia the hernia should be treated by operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Diseases / etiology*
  • Urography