Fraley syndrome
Fraley syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the compression of the renal calyx by a segment of the renal artery. This condition was first described by the American urologist John C. Fraley in 1968.
Pronunciation
The term "Fraley syndrome" is pronounced as "Fray-lee sin-drome".
Etymology
The syndrome is named after John C. Fraley, an American urologist who first described the condition in 1968.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Fraley syndrome is hematuria (blood in the urine), which is often painless. Other symptoms may include flank pain, kidney stones, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Fraley syndrome is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These tests can reveal the characteristic finding of a dilated upper renal calyx compressed by a segment of the renal artery.
Treatment
Treatment for Fraley syndrome typically involves surgical intervention to relieve the compression of the renal calyx. This may include nephrectomy (removal of the kidney), pyeloplasty (reconstruction of the renal pelvis), or renal artery revascularization.
Related Terms
- Renal artery
- Renal calyx
- Hematuria
- Flank pain
- Kidney stone
- Urinary tract infection
- Ultrasound
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Nephrectomy
- Pyeloplasty
- Renal artery revascularization
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fraley syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Fraley syndrome
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