Hypertension associated with unilateral hydronephrosis as a complication of Crohn's disease

J Pediatr Surg. 1987 Nov;22(11):1049-50. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(87)80518-3.

Abstract

Obstructive uropathy with hydronephrosis is a well-known complication of Crohn's disease. The treatment for this condition is still controversial. This is the case study of a 14-year-old girl with documented right-sided obstructive uropathy secondary to Crohn's disease associated with renin-mediated hypertension secondary to her obstructive uropathy. The patient had complete resolution of her hypertension following surgery, which involved only resection of the involved bowel without ureterolysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hypertension / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology