USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - Hydronephrosis

USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - Hydronephrosis
Pathophysiology
Dilation of the urinary tract
Symptoms
Flank/back pain Urinary tract infection
Diagnosis
Ultrasound CT scan of the kidneys
Treatment
Pediatric cases resolve spontaneously Stent placement Surgery