A Silent Obstruction: Ureteropelvic Junction Syndrome Presenting As Resistant Hypertension in an Adult

Key Points

• Ureteropelvic junction syndrome leads to resistant hypertension, impacting renal function and blood pressure control.
• In this case, a 40-year-old adult presented with severe hypertension that did not respond to standard treatments.
• Assessment involved imaging studies to diagnose ureteropelvic junction syndrome, revealing significant obstruction.
• These findings may indicate the need for further investigations in adults with unexplained resistant hypertension.