Renal insufficiency in a solitary kidney secondary to hydronephrosis of pregnancy.
A case is reported of renal insufficiency in a solitary kidney secondary to hydronephrosis of pregnancy. Evidence supporting obstruction on a mechanical basis is presented. This entity should be considered when pursuing a correctable cause for functional renal deterioration in pregnant women. The clinical importance of this entity in the management of renal insufficiency in the pregnant woman is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D014513:Ureter / Q000503:physiopathology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology