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Massive hydronephrosis due to obstruction by upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma with compression of the inferior vena cava

20231 citationOpen accessUniversity of Tunis El Manar

Abstract

A 78-year-old woman presented with tachypnea, abdominal distension, bilateral lower limb edema, and hematuria. A contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed, which revealed a significant left-sided hydronephrosis upstream of an upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUT-UC). The patient underwent a left open nephroureterectomy, and approximately 10 L of fluid were evacuated. Follow-up examinations did not show any recurrence of abdominal swelling.

Research topics

  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
  • Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102539

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