Undiagnosed Pelvi–ureteric junction obstruction presented with nonfunctioning kidney

Dr. Darshan Patel; Dr.Jatin Jadav; Dr.Dhruven Desai; Dr. Hemant Leuva; Dr.Nilesh Patel

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Undiagnosed Pelvi–ureteric junction obstruction presented with nonfunctioning kidney

Dr. Darshan Patel, Dr. Jatin Jadav, Dr. Dhruven Desai, Dr. Hemant Leuva, Dr. Nilesh Patel

Abstract :

A case of undiagnosed pelviureteric junction obstruction presented with nonfunctioning kidney. We are presenting a case of 26 year old male patient presenting with left flank pain and palpable mass in left lumbar region since 4 months. On investigating we came to a diagnosis of left pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction. Blockage of the PUJ can be present from birth. Obstruction can also result from a kidney stones lodged in the along the PUJ or from an injury. This abnormality can results in non functioning kidney