Ureteropelvic Junction

Also written as UPJ.

trasound scan of left kidney shows a bright (hyperechoic) structure at the Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is the most common

What our notes say

trasound scan of left kidney shows a bright (hyperechoic) structure at the Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is the most common (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
likely to have ureteropelvic junction obstruction. side, with two renal sinuses. (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
In neonates and infants, congenital conditions, such as posterior urethral valves and bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction, account for the majority of cases of AKI. (Acute Kidney Injury)
Abnormalities of the ureteropelvic junction, which must recanalize, can lead to obstruction with hydronephrosis. (Renal Pathology — Past Paper)
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction — narrowing where the ureter meets the kidney (Urinary Tract Obstruction & Hydronephrosis: Causes, Symptoms — Notes)
UPJ (Ureteropelvic Junction) Obstruction — most common cause of hydronephrosis in infants and children (DISORDERS OF THE LOWER URINARY TRACT — Revision Notes — Notes)