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Obstructive nephropathy and chronic kidney disease secondary to uterine leiomyomas

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We present three cases of chronic kidney disease secondary to large fibroid uterus. The difficulties experienced in their clinical management and a review of literature is outlined.

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  1. Department of Nephrology, North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, UK

    T. Bansal, P. Mehrotra & D. Jayasena

  2. Department of Gynaecology, North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, UK

    S. Okolo, W. Yoong & A. Govind

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Bansal, T., Mehrotra, P., Jayasena, D. et al. Obstructive nephropathy and chronic kidney disease secondary to uterine leiomyomas. Arch Gynecol Obstet 279, 785–788 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0769-2

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