Procidentia: a reversible cause of hydronephrosis in an 80-year-old woman.
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.
Floyd
M St J
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Department of Urology, University College Hospital, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland. nilbury@oceanfree.net
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Bredin
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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*