curlicue ureter

cur·li·cue u·re·ter

term given to the radiographic appearance of an opacified ureter, herniated through the sciatic foramen; a very rare condition.

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A ureter that has herniated either into the inguinal region—men—or sciatic region—women; the horizontal loops imply loop herniations with development of a hydrocele

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