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Uterine prolapse and urinary tract obstruction
N J Stavropoulos1, C Makrychoritis, C Deliveliotis
1Department of Urology, University of Athens, Greece.
Acta Urologica Belgica
|December 1, 1995
Summary
A case of total uterine prolapse with bilateral hydroureteronephrosis was diagnosed during an investigation for a fever of unknown origin. This highlights a rare presentation of pelvic organ prolapse causing significant upper urinary tract obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can present with diverse symptoms.
- Ureteral obstruction is a known but uncommon complication of severe POP.
- Fever of unknown origin (FUO) necessitates a thorough diagnostic workup.