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Obstrucción ureteral; Uropatía obstructiva aguda unilateral
Es un bloqueo repentino en uno o en ambos conductos (uréteres) que drenan la orina desde los riñones.
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La uropatía obstructiva unilateral es causada con más frecuencia por un cálculo renal, aunque cualquier lesión u otra afección pueden causar el trastorno.
Cuando se bloquea el flujo de orina, ésta se represa en los riñones y lleva a que se presente hinchazón renal, también llamadahidronefrosis.
Uno tiene mayor riesgo de padecer uropatía obstructiva unilateral si tiene cálculos y tumores ureterales, cálculos renales y tumores en estructuras corporales cercanas como el útero y el cuello uterino.
La uropatía obstructiva unilateral aguda se presenta en 1 de cada 1,000 personas.
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