Renal biopsy in congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction: Evidence for parenchymal maldevelopment
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Renal osteodystrophy secondary to congenital bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
A 4-year-old girl presented with progressive distension of the abdomen and bowing of the legs (genu valgum) since birth. She was anemic, with a blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg. The serum level of creatinine was 1.7 mg/dL. She had hypocalcemia, and elevated serum level of phosphorous and parathyroid hormones. Ultrasonography revealed bilateral grossly hydronephrotic kidneys with thinned out paren...
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عنوان ژورنال: Kidney International
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0085-2538
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000004