What is megaureter?

Also known as: large ureter, primary obstructed megureter, congenital megaureter.

The ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Megaureter literally means large ureter. This problem can lead to infections and potentially severe complications.


Reviewed by: Andrew S Labbie, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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