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Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a medical condition characterized by swelling of the kidneys caused by an accumulation of urine. The cause of this condition may be due to a blockage in the urinary tract, or a malfunctioning of the urinary tract or kidney. Symptoms of hydronephrosis can include fever, pain in the side, nausea and …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4488 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Hydronephrosis is a medical condition characterized by swelling of the kidneys caused by an accumulation of urine. The cause of this condition may be due to a blockage in the urinary tract, or a malfunctioning of the urinary tract or kidney. Symptoms of hydronephrosis can include fever, pain in the side, nausea and vomiting. Treatment may include antibiotics, catheterization, and occasionally surgery. Hydronephrosis is a serious condition and can cause permanent damage to the kidneys if left untreated. Early detection and prompt treatment are essential to prevent long-term damage. Early detection can be done through physical examinations and imaging tests like sonography or CT scans.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

Caner EdizCorresponding author
Department of Urology, University of Health Sciences (Istanbul), Sultan Abdulhamid Han Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Exact topic Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Images doi:10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-19-3098

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Nephrology Advances (ISSN 2574-4488).

Journal editorial board
Ying-Yong Zhao · United States Gilmar Pereira Silva · Brazil Santiago Cuevas · United States

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