Ectopic ureter inserted into the seminal vesicle

Case Report

Abstract

Ectopic ureter is defined as abnormal insertion of the
ureter. The incidence of ectopic insertion of the ureter
is more common in females and is usually associated with incontinence, leading to the diagnosis, while
in males it is presented with infection, occurring in
the posterior urethra in approximately 50% of cases
. Other sites include the seminal vesicle (approximately one-third), vas deferens, bladder neck, prostate and epididymis, while the urethra and vagina are
commonly affected in females. Management is usually addressed to the upper tract only; if there is incontinence it requires removal of the ureteric stump.
We present a case of left ectopic ureter inserted into
the left seminal vesicle which is a rare anomaly.