A 24-year-old female patient presents to the ultrasound depa…
A 24-year-old female patient presents to the ultrasound department for a renal sonogram with a history of leukocytosis, pyuria, fever, and flank pain. Sonographically, hydronephrosis is noted within the left kidney. Within the dilated collecting system, there is evidence of dependent, layering, low-level echoes. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these sonographic findings?
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