A patient has hematuria due to a stone lodged where the ureter crosses the pelvic brim. Which vessel does the ureter cross at this point?
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Correct answer: External iliac artery
The ureter crosses over the external iliac artery at the pelvic brim. This is a common site of ureteral obstruction.
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