A urethral diverticulum is a condition in which a fluid-filled sac forms on the urethra, the tube that takes urine out of the body. These sacs can become infected and lead to other conditions. A ...

Dennis Sifris, MD, is an HIV specialist and Medical Director of LifeSense Disease Management. James Myhre is an American journalist and HIV educator. Urinary retention is when you can't empty your ...

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a condition where urine flow from the kidney to the bladder is blocked. This blockage is often present at birth and can lead to kidney damage and swelling.

If you think you may have pelvic organ prolapse, talk to your doctor. There are a number of tests they may use to diagnose the condition. First, they’ll ask you about your medical history and examine ...

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology August 2024, jnmt.123.267185; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.123.267185 ...

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Hydronephrosis is a condition that puts pressure on the kidneys and can lead to damage. Often, something inside or outside of the urinary tract blocks the urine flow out of the kidneys and causes ...

Ultrasound is the main imaging study used to diagnose ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. On ultrasound, abnormal dilatation of the pelvicalyceal system of varying degrees is seen, whereas the ...

The presence of an ectopic ureter may be indicated by continuous wetting, despite a normal voiding pattern, especially in girls. In most cases, an ectopic ureter is associated with a duplex collecting ...

No universal guidelines exist for the management of patients with mild to moderate antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH). Unsurprisingly, practice patterns vary considerably with respect to recommendations ...