PEDIATRICS Vol. 76 No. 6 December 1985, pp. 934-937
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Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Presenting With Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Diagnosis by Ultrasound

William J. Byrne MD1, Watson C. Arnold MD1, Michael W. Stannard MD1, and John F. Redman MD1

1 From the Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and the Departments of Pediatrics, Radiology, and Urology, Arkansas Children's Hospital and the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock

Three cases of ureteropelvic junction obstruction are presented in which the only symptom was recurrent abdominal pain. Results of physical examination and urinalysis were normal. Ultrasound established the correct diagnosis in the two patients in whom it was performed. Because it is safe, involves no radiation exposure, and is useful in evaluating the gallbladder, pancreas, and liver, as well as both kidneys, abdominal ultrasound should be performed prior to contrast radiography in the evaluation of children with recurrent abdominal pain.

Key Words: ureteropelvic junction obstruction • hydronephrosis • ultrasound • abdominal pain

Submitted on October 25, 1984
Accepted on January 21, 1985




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