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[Intermittent hydronephrosis]

J Knop, H Vogel, W Hupe

    Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift Fur Rontgen-Technik Und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Intermittent hydronephrosis occurs when urine production exceeds ureteropelvic junction transport capacity. This condition can lead to kidney damage if hydronephrotic crises are recurrent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a common cause of congenital or acquired hydronephrosis.
    • The UPJ connects the renal pelvis to the ureter and is a frequent site of urinary flow impediment.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old patient presented with intermittent hydronephrosis.
    • The condition manifested as a disparity between urine formation rate and ureteral transport capacity.

    Findings:

    • The observed hydronephrosis resulted from a latent blockage in the ureteropelvic junction.
    • Increased urine secretion exacerbated the flow impediment, leading to hydronephrotic crises.

    Implications:

    • Recurrent hydronephrotic crises pose a risk of irreversible renal damage.
  • Early diagnosis and management of UPJ obstruction are crucial to prevent kidney injury.