Hydronephrosis, Kidney
Unilateral Hydronephrosis

•The panels show the right and left kidneys of a patient. Note the dilated pelvis and calyces on the right compared to the left.
•Autopsy showed metastatic colonic carcinoma involving the right hilar and peri-ureteral soft tissues. The tumor in this area has caused outflow obstruction on the right, resulting in hydronephrosis and acute pyelonephritis
Contrib. by: UCHC
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