Renal papillary necrosis
Alternative names:
necrosis of the renal papillae; renal medullary necrosis
Symptoms:
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
Signs and tests:
An examination may reveal tenderness on palpation over the affected kidney. There may be a history of chronic or recurrent urinary tract infections. There may be signs of obstructive uropathy or renal failure.
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