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Three cases of bilateral hydronephrosis from ureteropelvic obstruction in Nigerian children are presented. The unique association of this disease with congenital musculoskeletal disorders is shown in one of the cases. Frank haematuria was not a presenting complaint but presence of altered blood in urine described here as "Coca cola" coloured urine is common in all of the cases probably a feature of advanced disease process. Intermittent pyrexia mistaken for malaria in this environment and the tendency to mimic gastrointestinal disorders could lead to unnecessary delay in recognition of this disease. The morbidity attendant to operation on two compromised kidneys and the dangers posed by infection especially pseudomonas species have also been highlighted. The good reparative capacity of the kidneys in Young children enhance the chances of success in salvage operations on the kidney. Even though preoperative urinary tract infection may not be evident post operative infection often supervenes hence prophylactic antibiotics is to be recommended in this Surgery.
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PMID:Bilateral hydronephrosis from uretero-pelvic (U-P) obstruction: some clinico-pathological aspects. 184 2

We report a case of Plasmodium vivax infection manifested as severe thrombocytopenia, bilateral hydronephrosis, and hypotension in a returning traveler from a malaria-endemic area in Venezuela. While most of the efforts to prevent malaria in travelers focus on the life-threatening consequences of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, nonimmune travelers who encounter infection with P vivax may also develop serious complications. This case highlights the importance of preventing malaria cases among nonimmune or semi-immune individuals traveling to P vivax-endemic areas.
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PMID:Atypical Plasmodium vivax malaria in a traveler: bilateral hydronephrosis, severe thrombocytopenia, and hypotension. 1834 45

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by flatworms (trematodes). It is second only to malaria in public health significance, with over 200 million people infected worldwide, leading to severe consequences in 20 million persons and 100,000 deaths, annually. There are four species that cause intestinal schistosomiasis: Schistosoma mansoni; Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mekongi, and Schistosoma intercalatum. Schistosoma haematobium causes urinary schistosomias, and is endemic in Africa and the Middle East, with the greatest prevalence in poor rural areas. Fibrotic changes in the urinary tract can lead to hydroureter, hydronephrosis, bacterial urinary infections, and ultimately, kidney disease or eventually bladder cancer. A rare lesion can also arise in patients infected with Schistosomiasis haematobium, resulting in squamous and adenosquamous prostate cancers. Imported diseases, such as schistosomiasis, are entering the United States through immigration via illegal aliens, refugees, and travelers. Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, and its global health impact is grossly underestimated.
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PMID:Schistosomiasis. 2407 13