Type II retrocaval ureter causing hydronephrosis in a cat: case report

ABSTRACT Retrocaval ureter (RU) is an abnormal embryonic development of the caudal vena cava (CVC) that leads the ureter to be entrapped dorsal to the CVC. In most cases there is no clinical impact; however, it can cause hydronephrosis. We report a rare case of type II symptomatic retrocaval ureter...

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Main Authors: V.G.P. Albernaz, U.I. Tasqueti, F. Meyer, L.C. Miara, I.A. Fabris, J.G. Quitzan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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