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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Fraley syndrome | |||
| image = [[File:Fraley_Syndrome.jpg]] | |||
| caption = CT scan showing Fraley syndrome | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Hematuria]], [[flank pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Hypertension]], [[renal failure]] | |||
| onset = Variable | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = Compression of the upper pole [[renal calyx]] by a crossing [[renal artery]] | |||
| risks = [[Kidney stones]], [[urinary tract infection]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[CT scan]], [[ultrasound]], [[intravenous pyelogram]] | |||
| differential = [[Renal artery stenosis]], [[hydronephrosis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgical intervention]], [[nephrectomy]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Fraley syndrome''' is a rare [[medical condition]] characterized by the compression of the upper pole [[renal calyx]] by an aberrant or accessory [[renal artery]]. This condition can lead to symptoms such as [[hematuria]] (blood in the urine), [[flank pain]], and recurrent [[urinary tract infections]]. | |||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
Fraley syndrome occurs when an aberrant or accessory renal artery compresses the upper pole calyx of the [[kidney]]. This compression can obstruct the flow of urine, leading to the dilation of the calyx and subsequent symptoms. The condition is often diagnosed through imaging studies such as [[intravenous pyelogram]] (IVP), [[ultrasound]], or [[CT scan]]. | Fraley syndrome occurs when an aberrant or accessory renal artery compresses the upper pole calyx of the [[kidney]]. This compression can obstruct the flow of urine, leading to the dilation of the calyx and subsequent symptoms. The condition is often diagnosed through imaging studies such as [[intravenous pyelogram]] (IVP), [[ultrasound]], or [[CT scan]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The primary symptoms of Fraley syndrome include: | The primary symptoms of Fraley syndrome include: | ||
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* [[Flank pain]]: Pain in the side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back. | * [[Flank pain]]: Pain in the side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back. | ||
* Recurrent [[urinary tract infections]]: Frequent infections of the urinary system. | * Recurrent [[urinary tract infections]]: Frequent infections of the urinary system. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of Fraley syndrome typically involves imaging studies to visualize the anatomy of the kidneys and the presence of any aberrant renal arteries. Common diagnostic tools include: | Diagnosis of Fraley syndrome typically involves imaging studies to visualize the anatomy of the kidneys and the presence of any aberrant renal arteries. Common diagnostic tools include: | ||
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* [[Ultrasound]] | * [[Ultrasound]] | ||
* [[CT scan]] | * [[CT scan]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment options for Fraley syndrome may vary depending on the severity of the symptoms and the degree of obstruction. They can include: | Treatment options for Fraley syndrome may vary depending on the severity of the symptoms and the degree of obstruction. They can include: | ||
* Conservative management: Monitoring and managing symptoms without surgical intervention. | * Conservative management: Monitoring and managing symptoms without surgical intervention. | ||
* Surgical intervention: Procedures to relieve the obstruction, such as [[pyeloplasty]] or vascular surgery to reposition the aberrant artery. | * Surgical intervention: Procedures to relieve the obstruction, such as [[pyeloplasty]] or vascular surgery to reposition the aberrant artery. | ||
==See also== | |||
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* [[Kidney]] | * [[Kidney]] | ||
* [[Renal artery]] | * [[Renal artery]] | ||
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* [[Pyeloplasty]] | * [[Pyeloplasty]] | ||
[[Category:Kidney diseases]] | [[Category:Kidney diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
{{medicine-stub}} | {{medicine-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 6 April 2025
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| Fraley syndrome | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Hematuria, flank pain |
| Complications | Hypertension, renal failure |
| Onset | Variable |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Compression of the upper pole renal calyx by a crossing renal artery |
| Risks | Kidney stones, urinary tract infection |
| Diagnosis | CT scan, ultrasound, intravenous pyelogram |
| Differential diagnosis | Renal artery stenosis, hydronephrosis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Surgical intervention, nephrectomy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Fraley syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the compression of the upper pole renal calyx by an aberrant or accessory renal artery. This condition can lead to symptoms such as hematuria (blood in the urine), flank pain, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Pathophysiology[edit]
Fraley syndrome occurs when an aberrant or accessory renal artery compresses the upper pole calyx of the kidney. This compression can obstruct the flow of urine, leading to the dilation of the calyx and subsequent symptoms. The condition is often diagnosed through imaging studies such as intravenous pyelogram (IVP), ultrasound, or CT scan.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptoms of Fraley syndrome include:
- Hematuria: Presence of blood in the urine.
- Flank pain: Pain in the side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back.
- Recurrent urinary tract infections: Frequent infections of the urinary system.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of Fraley syndrome typically involves imaging studies to visualize the anatomy of the kidneys and the presence of any aberrant renal arteries. Common diagnostic tools include:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment options for Fraley syndrome may vary depending on the severity of the symptoms and the degree of obstruction. They can include:
- Conservative management: Monitoring and managing symptoms without surgical intervention.
- Surgical intervention: Procedures to relieve the obstruction, such as pyeloplasty or vascular surgery to reposition the aberrant artery.
See also[edit]
- Kidney
- Renal artery
- Hematuria
- Urinary tract infection
- Intravenous pyelogram
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- Pyeloplasty
