Ureteral obstruction secondary to retained ovarian remnants: a case report and review of the literature.
A case is reported of ureteral obstruction from retained retroperitoneal corpus luteum. Previously, the patient had undergone a hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy with incomplete removal of ovarian tissue on the affected side. The ureteral obstruction was treated by excision of the mass and ureterolysis.
D000328:Adult; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*