Anatomy & Cell Biology  2014;47(4):267-270

doi:10.5115/acb.2014.47.4.267

Unilateral ureteric stone associated with gross hydronephrosis and kidney shrinkage: a cadaveric report.

Omid IRAVANI 1 ; Ern Wei TAY ; Boon Huat BAY ; Yee Kong NG

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Keywords

Ureteric stone; Hydronephrosis; Dilated ureter

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Ureteric stones are a common cause of obstruction of the urinary tract, usually presenting with characteristic signs and symptoms, such as acute ureteric colic and hematuria. Occasionally, stones may present with non-specific symptoms such as low back pain and remain unidentified, leading to stone growth, chronic ureteric obstruction and complications such as hydronephrosis and renal damage. Here, we report a large ureteric stone in a cadaver with complete obstruction at the left ureterovesical junction, resulting in severe dilatation of the left ureter and renal pelvis.