title: Procidentia: a reversible cause of hydronephrosis in an 80-year-old woman.
abstract: We describe an unusual presentation of hydronephrosis in an 80-year-old woman who was managed conservatively after transfer to a specialist unit. This case highlights the role of accurate history taking and a focused physical examination in elderly female patients presenting with renal failure and hydronephrosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University College Hospital, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland. nilbury@oceanfree.net
authors.forename: M St J
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Floyd
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Bredin
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010570:Pessaries; D011859:Radiography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*