Hydronephrosis - Overview - Mayo Clinic
2022年2月11日 · Hydronephrosis occurs when a kidney has an excess of fluid due to a backup of urine, often caused by an obstruction in the upper part of the urinary tract. Kidney swelling can result, causing the part of the kidney called the renal pelvis to bulge (distend), leading to possible kidney scarring and impaired kidney function.
Hydronephrosis | National Kidney Foundation
2023年8月8日 · Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when a kidney swells and can't get rid of pee (urine) like it should. This swelling typically happens when urine cannot drain out from the kidney to the bladder due to a blockage or obstruction. Hydronephrosis can occur in …
Hydronephrosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Hydronephrosis is a condition of the urinary tract where one or both kidneys swell. This happens because pee (urine) doesn’t fully empty from your body. Symptoms may include sudden or intense pain in your back or side, vomiting, painful urination, blood in your pee, or weakness and fever due to a urinary tract infection.
Hydronephrosis and Hydroureter - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2020年12月2日 · Hydronephrosis and hydroureter result from obstruction of urine flow in the urinary system at the renal pelvis and ureter level, respectively. This is common in all age groups, from newborns to elderly patients. Both conditions should be promptly diagnosed and treated to prevent severe renal dysfunction.
Hydronephrosis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
2024年2月13日 · The severity is often classified into mild, moderate or severe hydronephrosis. Thinning of the renal cortex in the context of hydronephrosis usually implies chronicity. Of note, bladder outflow obstruction (or simply a very full bladder) may result in a bilaterally prominent pelvicalyceal system.
Hydronephrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年2月28日 · Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys swell because your body can't release all of its pee. It may affect one or both kidneys, and it can occur in people of all ages. About 1 in 100 adults get ...
Hydronephrosis: Diagnosis, Grading, and Treatment - PubMed
Hydronephrosis, or dilation of the renal collecting system, can be diagnosed using various modalities, including sonography, radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine technology. This article explores the causes of hydronephrosis and its effects on the urinary system, presenting ….
Hydronephrosis | UNC Department of Urology
Hydronephrosis (Hi-dro-nef-roe-sis) is a condition where urine overfills, or backs up, into the kidney, causing the kidney to stretch, much like a balloon when it is filled with water. Infants with hydronephrosis may be diagnosed prenatally (before birth) or after birth during evaluation for other issues or after a urinary tract infection.
An overview of hydronephrosis in adults - PubMed
2020年1月2日 · Hydronephrosis is an important consideration in patients with abdominal or pelvic pathology as progressive dilation of the upper urinary tract can lead to acute kidney injury and, if not corrected, permanent nephron loss.
Etiology of Hydronephrosis in adults and children: …
Hydronephrosis (HN) is dilatation of the collecting system of the kidney due to obstruction of urine outflow. This study intended firstly, to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound (US) imaging to determine the cause of HN, and secondly, to list the causes of HN. Methods: