Secondary polycythemia caused by ureteropelvic junction obstruction successfully treated by laparoscopic nephrectomy

Urology. 2006 Jun;67(6):1291.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.12.042.

Abstract

Secondary polycythemia is a condition that causes an increase in red blood cell count either because of the physiologic response to stress or inappropriate secretion of erythropoietin. We report a case of a secondary polycythemia caused by ureteropelvic junction obstruction that was successfully treated by laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery*
  • Kidney Pelvis*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Polycythemia / etiology*
  • Polycythemia / surgery*
  • Remission Induction
  • Ureteral Obstruction / complications*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*