GB56

Obstructive or reflux nephropathy

Nefropatia obstrutiva ou por refluxo

Category

Definition

Distention of the pelvis and calices of the kidney with urine as a result of obstruction of the ureter or as a result of a vesicoureteral or vesicoureterorenal reflux of urine. Diffuse or focal cortical scarring and chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis may be present.

Exclusions

  • Calculus of kidney and ureter without hydronephrosis
  • Obstructive pyelonephritis

Subcategories (6)