Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hydronephrosis (marked) with distal ureteric calculus
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A well circumscribed mass is seen in the left upper quadrant,. A calcific density is present on the left in the pelvis.
From the case:
Hydronephrosis (marked) with distal ureteric calculus
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Massive hydronephrosis of the left with numerous bilateral renal calculi. A single calculus is present distally in the left ureter with accompanying hydroureter.
Cortical thinning of the left upper pole, but overall the renal cortex is well maintained.
Case Discussion
These are the features of chronic obstruction secondary to distal ureteric obstruction by a calculus.