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Ectopic urethra

Introduction

Ectopic ureter (or ureteral ectopia) is a medical condition where the ureter, rather than terminating at the urinary bladder, terminates at a different site.[1][2]

It can be associated with renal dysplasia[3] and frequent urination.[4]

See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ “Definition: ectopic ureter from Online Medical Dictionary”. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
  2. ↑ “An Ectopic Ureter”. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
  3. ↑ “Abnormal Ureteric Development”. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
  4. ↑ Gordon M, Cervellione RM, Hennayake S (2007). “Constant urinary dribbling due to an ectopic ureter and delays in diagnosis”. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 46 (6): 544–6. doi:10.1177/0009922807299311. PMID 17579108.

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