A newborn presents at birth with a palpable, distended bladder and poor urinary stream. Based on these symptoms, which of the following renal defects should be considered?
a. polycystic kidney disease
b. posterior urethral valves
c. ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Answer: b. posterior urethral valves
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