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Obstructive Uropathy


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Alternate Names : Uropathy - Obstructive

Definition

Obstructive uropathy involves a blockage of the flow of urine, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys.

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Obstructive uropathy occurs when urine cannot drain through a ureter because of an obstruction, often ureteral or kidney stones. Urine backs up into the kidney and causes distention of the renal pelvis and calyces (hydronephrosis).

Obstructive uropathy is further differentiated by whether it affects one or both kidneys (unilateral or bilateral) and whether it occurred suddenly (acute) or developed slowly (chronic):

Common causes of obstructive uropathy include the following:

Urinary tract stones
- Ureteral stones
- Bladder stones
Urinary tract tumors
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Adjacent organ tumors
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Any cancer that metastasizes (spreads)
Idiopathic hydronephrosis of pregnancy

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Review Date : 5/25/2002
Reviewed By : Young Kang, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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