reflux nephropathy

Etiology

• vesicoureteral reflux

Pathology

• chronic tubulointerstitial damage
• pyelonephritis associated with reflux nephropathy may lead to chronic pyelonephritis

Management

• surgical intervention generally does NOT prevent progressive renal insufficiency in adults

More general terms

• nephropathy
• vesicoureteral reflux

Additional terms

• chronic pyelonephritis (xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis)