Case report: intermittent sciatic herniation of the ureter

Clin Radiol. 1994 Nov;49(11):832-3. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)81978-6.

Abstract

Sciatic herniation is the rarest form of pelvic hernia. Herniation of the ureter into the sciatic foramen is extremely uncommon with only 11 cases reported in the literature. We describe an unusual case of intermittent herniation of the ureter during an intravenous urogram.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Pyuria / etiology
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnostic imaging*