Huge maternal hydronephrosis: A rare complication in pregnancy

Hsiu Huei Peng, Chin Jung Wang, Chih Feng Yen*, Chien Chung Chou, Chyi Long Lee

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Abstract

A huge maternal hydronephrosis is uncommon in pregnancy and might be mistaken as a pelvic mass. A 21-year-old primigravida was noted at 25th week of gestation to have a visible bulging mass on her left flank. The mass was originally mistaken as a large ovarian cyst but later proved to be a huge hydronephrosis. Retrograde insertion of ureteroscope and a ureteric stent failed, so we performed repeated ultrasound-guided needle aspiration to decompress the huge hydronephrosis, which enabled the patient to proceed to a successful term vaginal delivery. Nephrectomy was performed after delivery and proved the diagnosis of congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-225
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume108
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 06 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hydronephrosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

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