Giant hydronephrosis causing contralateral ureteric obstruction. A case report.
Giant hydronephrosis is a rare condition that occurs predominantly in children. A young girl in whom a massive hydronephrosis compromised contralateral ureteric drainage is reported and the incidence, aetiology and presentation are discussed; guidelines for management are reviewed.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*