Ureteral obstruction caused by vasculitis

J Urol. 1989 Apr;141(4):933-5. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)41058-5.

Abstract

We report 2 cases of ureteral obstruction caused by vasculitis (polyarteritis nodosa and systemic lupus erythematosus). Case 1, in which the diagnosis was unknown preoperatively, was managed surgically with ureteral resection and reimplantation. Case 2 was managed medically with chlorambucil and corticosteroids, which resulted in resolution of ureteral obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / complications*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / therapy