title: Bilateral ureteral obstruction associated with Henoch-Schoenlein purpura.
abstract: Renal involvement is common in Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) and, while ureteral obstruction has been described in patients with the disease, it is rare. We report a female with HSP who developed bilateral ureteral obstruction from peri-ureteral vasculitis and subsequent ureteral ischemia. Hydronephrosis and typical findings on contrast urography indicated the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, USA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Bruce
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Bishof
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Skinker
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McRoberts
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000473:pathology; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D015607:Stents; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014567:Urography