Hyperammonemia in a boy with obstructive ureterocele and proteus infection

J Urol. 1984 Feb;131(2):330-1. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)50366-3.

Abstract

We report on a boy with ureteroceles that obstructed the bladder outlet and ureters, who presented with sepsis and hyperammonemia despite normal liver function. The hyperammonemia was most likely caused by excessive absorption of ammonia produced by Proteus mirabilis in the obstructed urinary tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ammonia / blood*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Proteus Infections / blood
  • Proteus Infections / complications*
  • Ureterocele / complications*
  • Ureterocele / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / surgery
  • Urinary Tract Infections / blood
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications*

Substances

  • Ammonia