Endovascular management of ureteroarterial fistula: a rare potentially life threatening cause of hematuria

J Radiol Case Rep. 2014 Jul 31;8(7):37-45. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v8i7.1879. eCollection 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Ureteroarterial fistula is a rare, potentially life-threatening cause of hematuria characterized by an abnormal channel between a ureter and artery. The rarity of this condition, complexity of predisposing risk factors and intermittence of symptoms may delay or obscure its diagnosis. With a high index of suspicion and careful angiographic evaluation, embarking on this condition is not only possible but sets the stage for curative intervention. We report a case of a ureteroarterial fistula presenting with intermittent hematuria, successfully diagnosed at angiography and managed with endovascular stent graft placement.

Keywords: Ureteroarterial fistula; colovesical fistula; intermitted hematuria; selective iliac angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Diseases / complications*
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Diseases / etiology
  • Ureteral Diseases / therapy
  • Urinary Fistula / complications*
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / therapy