The article describes an enlargement of the kidney due to expansion of the
renal pelvis and calyx. Hydronephrosis is most often caused by a mechanical obstruction at
the junction of the renal pelvis and ureter. The disease worsens with late diagnosis.
kidney, hydronephrosis, urine, renal pelvis
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