Ureteral changes in polyarteritis nodosa as seen during excretory urography.
The conventional excretory urogram may provide valuable information in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa. A finding of imprints on the ureteral wall or a nodular appearance of the ureter simulating a string of pearls would seem to be pathognomonic for this disorder. Two cases with these manifestations are presented and the differential diagnosis is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010488:Polyarteritis Nodosa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*