Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis
Definition
Collection of urine in the renal pelvis that results in dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces. It is caused by obstruction of urine flow, nephrolithiasis, or vesicoureteral reflux. Signs and symptoms include flank pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and dysuria.
Also identified as
- DOID 11111 per MONDO
- ICD9 591 per MONDO
- MESH D006869 per MONDO
- NCIT C26796 per MONDO
- SCTID 43064006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0020295 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |