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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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What is vesicoureteral reflux? Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter and up to the kidney. The majority of the time this is a condition with which a child is born. It is caused by an abnormal entry of …
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What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
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What is urethral stricture? A urethral stricture is a scar that surrounds the urethra urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) for a short or long distance and blocks the flow of urine. It is caused by infection, …
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What is the urinary tract? The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, each of which drains into the ureters, and finally the urine drains from the ureters into the bladder. A urinary tract infection can impact the bladder and/or kidneys. What is a urinary …
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What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a bunch of enlarged and swollen veins in the scrotum. These veins carry the blood from the testicle back toward the heart. They are similar to varicose veins of the leg. Varicoceles often form during the time of …
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What is an undescended testicle? The undescended testicle is the most common birth abnormality involving the male genitals. A testicle that does not occupy a dependent scrotal position at birth is undescended. The condition occurs in about 10% of …
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UCSF Pediatric Urology has a comprehensive program on the care of patients with complex urogenital anomalies such as urogenital sinus anomalies, cloacal anomalies and bladder exstrophy, The medical director is Dr. Laurence Baskin, pediatric urologist …
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A radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland and seminal vesicles (and sometimes nearby lymph nodes) after a prostate cancer diagnosis. It is one treatment option for patients with localized prostate cancer. Candidates for the surgery …
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Radiation therapy is done with the intent of curing the disease by killing cancer cells.. Radiation can be given as external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and/or as brachytherapy (temporary or permanent radiation seed implants). This treatment is …