Abstract :
Hydronephrosis is defined as aseptic distension of the renal calyces and pelvis
with urine as a result of partial obstruction of the outflow of urine. It is a
clinical condition which is caused by dilatation of the renal collecting system
most frequently caused by incomplete or complete obstruction. Although this
condition is quite common yet its incidence and prevalence, aetiology,
diagnosis and management is less commonly reported in literature especially
in context with adults and non-pregnant women. This prospective study was
conducted to evaluate the etiology, classify causes of hydronephrosis and to
study common clinical presentation of Hydronephrosis. hydronephrosis was
seen as a highly male dominant disease with renal calculi as the major
aetiology and BPH and VUR being age-associated risk factors. Aetiology
based management of hydronephrosis yielded good outcome. The present
study is perhaps the first detailed clinco-pathological profile of hydronephrosis.
Keyword :
Hydronephrosis, Renal lump, Renal swellings