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Renal papillary necrosis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Necrosis - 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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