Polycythæmia Due to Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis due to ureteral endometriosis in women of reproductive age.

OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to improve the understanding of ureteral endometriosis, and remind the clinics to be highly suspicious of it in women of reproductive age with hydronephrosis without evidence of stones and malignancy. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on a database of 82 patients who underwent surgery for hydronephrosis due to ureteral endometriosis betw...

Nonobstructive hydronephrosis due to social polydipsia: a case report

UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION Excessive fluid intake can lead to water intoxication, electrolyte abnormalities, exacerbation of heart failure and anatomical changes in the urinary tract that may present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for patients and physicians. Although the development of nonobstructive hydronephrosis is recognized in patients with central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidu...

Postnatal evaluation of intrauterine hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

PURPOSE Fetal hydronephrosis is a frequent finding due to advances in prenatal ultrasonography. The definition of fetal and neonatal urinary tract obstruction is a very difficult task requiring confirmation of reduced renal function and hydronephrosis. In this study we followed a series of consecutive patients with intrauterine hydronephrosis that persisted during post-natal life. METHODS 116...

Congenital Hydronephrosis Due to an Abnormal Attachment of the Renal Fascia (Of Gerota)

Renal dysfunction due to hydronephrosis by SAPHO syndrome: a case report

Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome shows varied pathological symptoms. This is the first report of hydronephrosis due to the mechanical compression of bilateral ureters as a result of SAPHO syndrome. From our experience, MRI is the most useful imaging examination to check the upper urinary tract in SAPHO syndrome.