Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy - Overview
Alternative Names
Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute
Definition of Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy:
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is a sudden blockage of the flow of urine from both kidneys. The kidneys continue to produce urine in the normal manner, but because urine does not drain properly, the kidneys start to swell.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
In men, acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is most often a result of an enlarged prostate. Other causes in men include:
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney stones
- Prostate cancer
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is much less common in women, but may be due to:
- Bladder cystocele
- Cervical cancer
- Injury from surgery involving the reproductive organs
- Pregnancy
Other causes in men and women include:
- Blood clots
- Neurogenic bladder
- Other rare retroperitoneal processes
- Papillary necrosis
- Posterior urethral valves in infant boys
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy occurs in about 5 out of 10,000 people.
- Reviewed last on: 1/24/2008
- Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
Wein AJ. Campbell - Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.
Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:741-742.
