10 Symptoms of Hydronephrosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Anatomic Abnormalities
Some anatomic abnormalities that cause obstruction in the urinary tract can result in hydronephrosis. Examples of these anatomic abnormalities include the presence of urethral stricture, urethral valves, ureterovesical stenosis, or stenosis at the ureteropelvic junction. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is the commonest cause of hydronephrosis detected in newborns or prenatal ultrasounds.
While mild cases do not usually impair the function of the renal system, it can predispose the child to urinary tract infections. Meanwhile, severe cases of ureteropelvic junction obstruction can result in significant harm to the kidney.
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