Pathogenesis of ethanol-induced hydronephrosis and hydroureter as demonstrated following in vivo exposure of mouse embryos.

doi:10.1002/tera.1420440307

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Pathogenesis of ethanol-induced hydronephrosis and hydroureter as demonstrated following in vivo exposure of mouse embryos.

Teratology - 1 Sept 1991

Gage J C, Sulik K K

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Urinary tract abnormalities have been noted to occur in 10-27% of individuals diagnosed as having Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Among a wide range of functional and structural abnormalities, renal agenesis/hypoplasia, hydronephrosis, and ureteropelvic obstruction feature most prominently. This study wa...

Topics

Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
Animals
Embryo, Mammalian
Female
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Gestational Age
Hydronephrosis
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Phenotype
Pregnancy
Ureteral Diseases
Urogenital Abnormalities

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