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Giant hydronephrosis masquerading as massive ascites

N K Singh1, B Jha, R Khanna

  • 1Department of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, India.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of giant hydronephrosis, mimicking ascites, contained 20 litres of fluid. Abdominal trauma may rapidly cause this severe kidney condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Giant hydronephrosis is a rare condition characterized by significant renal pelvis and calyces dilation.
  • Clinical presentation can be misleading, often mimicking other abdominal pathologies like massive ascites.

Observation:

  • A case report detailing unilateral giant hydronephrosis with approximately 20 litres of old hemorrhagic fluid is presented.
  • The condition clinically simulated massive ascites due to its sheer volume and abdominal distension.

Findings:

  • The study discusses the potential role of preceding abdominal trauma in the pathogenesis of this extreme hydronephrosis.
  • The rapid progression of the disease process in this case is also highlighted.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering giant hydronephrosis in the differential diagnosis of massive abdominal distension.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis, particularly the role of trauma, can aid in timely diagnosis and management of such rare renal conditions.

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