Return of the Megaureter: A Sequel no One Expected an Enigmatic Case of Ureteral Stump Syndrome

Virginia Filippini; Giovanni Cochetti; Ambrosia Quaranta; Matteo Mearini; Francesco Valitutti

doi:10.1002/ccr3.72807

June 1, 2026Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

Return of the Megaureter: A Sequel no One Expected an Enigmatic Case of Ureteral Stump Syndrome

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The aim is to highlight potential complications associated with subtotal ureterectomy, specifically ureteral stump syndrome.
Case report of a patient with ureteral stump syndrome following subtotal ureterectomy.
Analysis of signs and symptoms presented by the patient.
Discussion of differential diagnoses across multiple disciplines.
Identified signs and symptoms of ureteral stump syndrome were complex and multidisciplinary.
Emphasized the need for awareness in interpreting unusual clinical presentations.
Reinforced that such complications, while rare, should not be overlooked.

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This paper aims to emphasize the importance of not underestimating the potential complications of subtotal ureterectomy, despite their rarity. Ureteral Stump Syndrome can present with signs and symptoms that are not easily interpreted, and the range of differential diagnoses is broad and multidisciplinary.

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