An unusual complication of uterine prolapse Bilateral severe hydronephrosis


DURUKAN T., ÖZLÜ T., SALMAN M. C., ŞAHİN N., Kara O.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.29, no.10, pp.1504-1506, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1504-1506
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Obstructive uropathy with bilateral hydronephrosis may be seen in uterine procidentia cases. Early recognition and treatment can prevent irreversible renal damage. Although this association has been known for a long time, it is clinically under evaluated most of the time. Here, we present a neglected case of total uterine procidentia in a 64-year-old woman who was detected also to have renal dysfunction. After surgical correction of procidentia, renal function tests returned to normal.