Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Definition
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.
See also:
- Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy
- Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
- Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy
Alternative Names
Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acuteCauses
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.
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.
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