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What is a ureterocele? A ureterocele is a dilation of the area where the ureter inserts into the bladder. Ureteroceles are a congenital abnormality which means they are present at birth. It is unknown exactly why ureteroceles form, but it is thought to …
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The lower urinary tract includes the bladder and urethra, which allows for storage and timely expulsion of urine. Voiding dysfunction is a broad term, used to describe the condition where there is poor coordination between the bladder muscle and the …
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What is the urachus? The urachus is a remnant of a channel between the bladder and the umbilicus (belly button) where urine initially drains in the fetus during the 1 st trimester of pregnancy. The channel of the urachus usually seals off and obliterates …