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ArticleCureus2025

Spontaneous Rupture of a Hydronephrotic Kidney Secondary to Congenital Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: A Report of a Rare Case.

Lakshay Singla, Paramjit S Kahlon, Prem Chand

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Lakshay SinglaGeneral Surgery, Rajindra Hospital, Government Medical College, Patiala, IND.
Paramjit S KahlonGeneral Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, IND.
Prem ChandGeneral Surgery, Government Medical College, patiala, IND.

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Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the pelvicalyceal system due to obstructive uropathy is a rare urological emergency. It can mimic other abdominal catastrophes and may be underrecognized, especially in young patients. We report the case of a 17-year-old male presenting with sudden-onset left flank pain, fever, and vomiting. Imaging revealed a grossly dilated left pelvicalyceal system with contrast extravasation into the perinephric space, consistent with spontaneous rupture secondary to ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. The patient was managed surgically via open Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty with successful resolution. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and surgical management of spontaneous renal rupture in the context of UPJ obstruction. High clinical suspicion, timely imaging, and prompt intervention are crucial to prevent morbidity.

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hydronephrosisopen pyeloplastypelvi-ureteric junction obstructionperinephric collectionsspontaneous renal rupture

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PMID40922879
PMCPMC12414440

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