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Condition
Hydrocele A hydrocele is a painless collection of fluid surrounding the testicle which makes the scrotum appear large ( see figure 1 ). It is common in newborn males. Most hydroceles in newborns are harmless and will resolve on their own by 12 months of …
Condition
What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
Condition
Stones may form in the bladder when the bladder is not emptied completely. This can be due to nerve damage that impairs a patient’s ability to urinate, recurrent urinary tract infections, or an enlarged prostate. The resulting stones may or may not be …
Treatment
Comprehensive Pediatric Stone Center Kidney stones in children require specialized care since children with kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones have different needs than adults. The department of Urology at UCSF offers a comprehensive pediatric stone …