Ureteroscopic management of ureteral cholesteatoma

Cholesteatoma of the upper urinary tract is a rare nonmalignant condition histologically characterized by keratinized desquamative squamous metaplasia. Most cases have been managed by extensive ablative surgery. We describe a new approach in the diagnosis and management of a patient with ureteral ch...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1986-11, Vol.28 (5), p.397-398
Hauptverfasser:	Kirschenbaum, Alexander M., Cohen, Elliot L., Goldman, Howard J., Mitty, Harold A., Train, John S., Ribe, James K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cholesteatoma - pathology Cholesteatoma - therapy Endoscopy - methods Female Humans Medical sciences Middle Aged Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases Tumors of the urinary system Ureter - pathology Ureteral Diseases - pathology Ureteral Diseases - therapy Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Zusammenfassung:	Cholesteatoma of the upper urinary tract is a rare nonmalignant condition histologically characterized by keratinized desquamative squamous metaplasia. Most cases have been managed by extensive ablative surgery. We describe a new approach in the diagnosis and management of a patient with ureteral cholesteatoma using transurethral ureteroscopy and evacuation.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/0090-4295(86)90071-3