Antenatal hydronephrosis with postnatal resolution: how long are postnatal studies warranted?

Urology. 2001 Jun;57(6):1178. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(00)00933-x.

Abstract

We present 2 cases of antenatal hydronephrosis with initial normalization of postnatal studies. Both patients experienced late-onset (6 and 22 months) hydronephrosis secondary to ureteropelvic junction obstruction, necessitating surgical intervention. These cases raise questions about the need for late follow-up imaging in patients with apparent resolution of hydronephrosis diagnosed antenatally.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / congenital*
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnosis
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Ureteral Obstruction / congenital
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery