Hydronephrosis
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- Obstruction of the urinary tract anywhere between the renal pelvis and urethra can lead to hydronephrosis.
- Continued back pressure along with the persistence of glomerular filtration leads to the development of ischaemic lesions and pressure atrophy of the tubules.
- Dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces occurs.