Find A Doctor What is it? The ureter is a tube between the
kidney and bladder. Typically, each child has two ureters—one
that connects the right kidney to the bladder and one that
connects the left kidney to the bladder. A ureterocele is a
swelling of one of the ureters where it connects with the
bladder. Large urteroceles may protrude into the urethra
(opening to the bladder) which obstructs the flow of urine out
of the bladder. The distortion of the bladder also may cause
vesicoureteral reflux (PDF). Often there is a duplicate ureter
(two ureters connecting one kidney to the bladder).
Vesicoureteral Reflux may also occur. What are the symptoms of
ureterocele? Children with ureterocele often are referred to
pediatric urologists because of an abdominal mass or because of
multiple urinary tract infections. Certain types of ureterocele
can cause incontinence. Other symptoms may include abdominal
pain, pelvic pain, or blood in the urine. How is it treated?
Your child's treatment will depend on the size of the ur