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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 July 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 Clinical Case Reports and Images doi:10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-19-3098
2015

Refractory Anaemia with Hyperoxalurea

Ehsan AyeshaCorresponding author
Department of Pathology, Fatima Memorial Medical & Dental College.
Exact topic Nephrology Advances Cited by 5 doi:10.14302/issn.2574-4488.jna-14-614

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 Nephrology Advances (ISSN 2574-4488).

Journal editorial board
Ying-Yong Zhao · United States Santiago Cuevas · United States Istvan Arany · United States

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