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Ureteric sludge syndrome
1Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|March 1, 1991
Summary
A rare form of obstructive uropathy in children, characterized by crystalline sludge in the ureters, was observed. This condition presented with decreased urine output and flank pain or fluid retention, often linked to crystalluria.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Urology
- Medical Case Studies
Background:
- Obstructive uropathy is a significant cause of kidney damage in children.
- Previous reports have not detailed this specific presentation of crystalline sludge in pediatric lower ureters.