Hydronephrosis

Category: Nephrology / Obstructive Uropathy

Hydronephrosis is the swelling of a kidney due to a backup of urine, typically caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract or a functional abnormality.

Global Prevalence

Estimated to affect 1 in 100 to 1 in 500 pregnancies (antenatal hydronephrosis); prevalence in adults varies widely depending on underlying cause (source: American Urological Association).

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