Bilateral Giant Hydronephrosis: A Rare Finding in Pregnancy

Abstract

Unilateral right sided hydronephrosis is a common presentation in pregnancy but bilateral gross hydronephrosis is a rare finding. We report a case of 25 year old second gravida who presented with bilateral huge hydronephrosis in active labour. With favorable obstetric condition, she had assisted vaginal delivery with the use of prophylactic ventouse. Postoperative Double J Stenting done which identified kink in lower one third of right ureter. No complications were reported in early post-partum period. As a frontline obstetrician, one needs to be aware about common as well as uncommon urological conditions in pregnancy along with various diagnostic, therapeutic modalities and possible complications.

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Dr. Kunur N. Shah

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Dr. Kunur N. Shah (2018). Bilateral Giant Hydronephrosis: A Rare Finding in Pregnancy. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), 3(6), 264-267. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-512252