Rupture of the renal pelvis of a ureteropelvic junction hydronephrosis after blunt abdominal trauma.

In the present case report, we present the unusual occurrence of traumatic rupture of a ureteropelvic junction hydronephrosis, and discuss the potential mechanisms producing such a rupture and the management options.

Unusual florid skeletal manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism.

We report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with advanced and unusual skeletal manifestations--a rare occurrence in developed countries nowadays. The literature is briefly reviewed.