Korean J Urol.
1979 Aug;20(4):406-410.
Huge Pyelo-Caliceal Diverticulum
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Pyelo-caliceal diverticulum refers to a cystic cavity containing urine the renal parenchyme, which is lined by transitional epithelium and communicates with the renal pelvis or a calyx through a narrow channel. Pyelo-caliceal diverticulum is a relatively uncommon entity and are usually quite small in size, averaging 0.5 cm to 5cm. Huge pyelo-caliceal diverticulum is presented with review of literatures.
