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hydronephrosis

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An accumulation of urine in the pelvis of the kidney, occasioned by obstruction in the urinary passages.

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Bilateral hydronephrosis and renal papillary necrosis have also been reported in some cases. Source: Internet

Postrenal azotemia and hydronephrosis can be observed following the obstruction of urine flow through one or both ureters. Source: Internet

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