Mariano Volpacchio MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mario Gerardo Santamarina MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Joaquina Paz Lopez Moras MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sadhna Verma MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Antonio Luna MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christine O. Menias MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Purpose/Aim 1- Review imaging modalities useful in the evaluation of ureteral abnormalities 2- Discuss imaging findings of common and uncommon ureteral pathologic entities 3- Offer diagnostic clues useful in the diagnostic process algorithm  

Content Organization Imaging Modalities - IVP and Retrograde Ureterogram/pyleogram US MDCT and CT Urography MRI and MR Urography Functional MRI techniques: DWI and Perfusion-weighted Imaging Review Embryology of the ureter Pathologic Entities and Imaging Findings: Congenital anomalies Inflammation/Infection Ig G4-related Sclerosing Disease Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Intraepithelial Hemorrhage/ Trauma Neoplasms: Benign and malignant Staging and treatment response to urothelial carcinoma Differential of ureteral abnormalities Summary: The ureter has a predictable course and understanding of its embryology allows the radiologist to easily identify congenital anomalies, and pathologies. While numerous infectious and neoplastic processes involve the ureters, it is important to remember other conditions which can give a similar appearance. The purpose of this educational review is to review the spectrum of pathologies that involve the ureter.

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Volpacchio, M, Santamarina, M, Lopez Moras, J, Verma, S, Luna, A, Menias, C, A Pictorial Tour through a Busy Highway: The Ureter Revisited.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007562.html