Abstract
We report 4 pediatric cases of ureteropelvic junction obstruction involving delayed progression of initially mild postnatal hydronephrosis. All 4 children became symptomatic; however, 3 already had a substantial decrement of ipsilateral kidney function by the time of diagnosis. Two of these 3 patients had previous renal scintigraphy demonstrating normal differential function. We caution that counseling regarding hydronephrosis should emphasize the importance of prompt re-evaluation for any symptoms potentially referable to delayed presentation of ureteropelvic junction obstruction, irrespective of initial hydronephrosis grade. Future studies are needed to determine the optimal follow-up regimen for conservative management of hydronephrosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-170 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Urology |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology