Ureteral Strictures

Differential considerations for ureteric strictures include:

• Tuberculosis: May have distal distal ureteral calcifications. Starts proximally and extends distally.
• Schistosomiasis: Starts at bladder and extends proximally. Look for bladder calcifications. Increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma.
• Trauma: Iatrogenic
• Endometriosis: Smooth, extrinsic lesions.
• Transitional cell carcinoma:
• Calculus:
• Radiation therapy:
• Metastases: