Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in a Bifid Ureter

Authors

Nikhil Gopal, New York Medical College
Michael Stern, New York Medical College
Neel H. Patel, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Gerald Matthews, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Majid Eshghi, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.1089/cren.2018.0100

Journal Title

Journal of Endourology Case Reports

First Page

13

Last Page

15

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

3-1-2019

Department

Pediatrics

Abstract

Background: Secondary malignancies of the ureter are uncommon. We report the diagnosis and management of metastatic colon cancer to the bifurcation of a bifid ureter. Case Presentation: A 59-year-old man presented with diffuse metastasis with right hydronephrosis in both renal moieties of a partially duplicated system and an enhancing lesion within the proximal common ureter. Ureteral biopsy was positive for colorectal adenocarcinoma. The patient was subsequently started on palliative chemoradiation. Conclusion: The ureter is a rare location for hematogenous/lymphatic metastases. When a ureteral mass is present on imaging, ureteroscopy should be performed to characterize the extent of tumor and to rule out secondary malignancy.

Recommended Citation

Gopal, N., Stern, M., Patel, N., Matthews, G., & Eshghi, M. (2019). Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in a Bifid Ureter. Journal of Endourology Case Reports, 5 (1), 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1089/cren.2018.0100