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Cross-section of a kidney with a stone in the ureter; a detail shows the blockage and the build-up of urine above it.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

Bladder and kidneys

Kidney stone

A stone in the ureter can obstruct the flow of urine. You can see where a stone may become lodged.

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