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Although ultrasound is usually the imaging modality of choice to identify hydronephrosis secondary to obstruction, it may be unreliable in some cases of acute obstruction. We describe one such case.

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hydronephrosis obstruction renal urinary tract

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Limitations of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Upper Tract Urinary Obstruction

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