MR Images of Primary Localized Amyloidosis of the Ureter and Bladder: A Case Report.
- Author:
Bong Wan NOH
1
;
Mi Young KIM
;
Chang Hae SUH
;
Youn Jeong KIM
;
Won Hee PARK
;
Lucia KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Inha University College of Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Korea. mykim@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amyloidosis;
Ureter;
Magnetic resonance (MR)
- MeSH:
Amyloidosis;
Ureter;
Urinary Bladder
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
2009;13(1):93-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary localized amyloidosis of the ureter and bladder is a very rare condition. CT and cystoscopic findings are indistinguishable from malignant neoplasm or inflammatory lesions. We report a case of unilateral distal ureteral thickening caused by primary localized amyloidosis. MR image features of hypointensity on T2-weighted images and mural enhancing pattern on contrast enhanced T1-weighted images can be helpful for diagnosis of ureteral amyloidosis.