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To highlight a rare case of spontaneous ureteral rupture and its diagnostic complexities.

March 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Unexpected Ureter Rupture Causing Abdominal Pain: A Clinical Case Report and Literature Review

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A clinical case report identifies spontaneous ureteral rupture causing abdominal pain, suggesting diagnostic challenges.

To highlight a rare case of spontaneous ureteral rupture and its diagnostic complexities.
Clinical case report of a patient with acute abdominal pain
Literature review of spontaneous ureter rupture cases from the past 20 years
Analysis of diagnostic challenges associated with nonspecific symptoms
Identified spontaneous ureteral rupture as the cause of abdominal pain
Confirmed ureteral obstruction by a urinary stone in the case
Reviewed 20 years of literature, noting similar rare presentations without apparent causes

Laaribi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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