Korean J Intern Med.  1996 Jun;11(2):165-168.

A case of polyarteritis nodosa with bilateral ureteral obstruction

• Yoo B
• Kim HK
• Choi SW
• Moon HB

Abstract

We report a case of bilateral ureteral obstruction most likely caused by polyarteritis nodosa. The diagnosis was based upon muscle biopsy which showed typical necrotizing vasculitis in medium size artery in conjunction with microaneurysms in renal angiography. Ureteral obstruction is a rare manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa. This condition is thought to result from vasculitis of periureteral vessels. The patient was managed with prednisolone alone, which resulted in complete resolution of ureteral obstruction on both sides.

MeSH Terms

Case Report
Female
Human
Middle Age
Polyarteritis Nodosa/complications*
Ureteral Obstruction/etiology*
Ureteral Obstruction/therapy