Acute_pyelonephritis, Kidney
Acute Pyelonephritis Secondary To Obstruction

•The photograph shows gross features of hydronephrosis. Note the dilated calyces.
•The renal parenchyma has a mottled character. Microscopically the kidney showed areas of acute pyelonephritis.
•The urine outflow obstruction was at the level of the proximal ureter due to involvement of the region by metastatic colonic carcinoma.
Contrib. by: UCHC
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