Obstructive nephropathy: A condition which is characterized by obstructive of the urinary tract resulting in kidney disease and dysfunction. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Obstructive nephropathy is available below.
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A distention of the pelvis and calices of the kidney with urine, as a result of obstruction of the ureter, with accompanying atrophy of the parenchyma of the organ. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
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