Early diagnosis of the urofacial syndrome is essential to prevent irreversible renal failure
INTRODUCTION: The urofacial or Ochoa syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the presence of functional obstructive uropathy associated with peculiar facial features when patients attempt to smile or laugh. Unfortunately, many of these patients remain without proper diagnosis or adequate treatme...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2005-10-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382005000500012 |