Ureteral calcification

Ureteral calcification refers to the presence of calcium concretions within the ureteral lumen or wall.

Common

• ureteric calculi

Uncommon

• neoplastic
  • transitional cell carcinoma
  • hemangioma
  • papilloma
• infections
  • tuberculosis 
  • schistosomiasis of the urinary tract
• iatrogenic
  • radiation ureteritis
  • osteocartilaginous metaplasia after ureterotomy
  • argyrosis of the urinary tract 
• others
  • milk of calcium ureter