Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

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  • Male > female
  • Etiology: malformation of ureter
  • Causes hydronephrosis in utero
    • Most common cause of abdominal mass in children
    • In most cases hydronephrosis is diagnosed in utero by US
  • Diagnosis
    • Ultrasound
    • IV urography
  • Treatment
    • Observation in asymptomatic cases
    • Surgical correction if symptomatic