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Congenital Renal Hypoplasia

Definition of Renal Hypoplasia

Renal hypoplasia is a congenital small kidney with typical tissue architecture and diminished renal function.

Epidemiology of Renal Hypoplasia

2.5% is the risk for unilateral renal hypoplasia.

Signs and Symptoms of Renal Hypoplasia

Unilateral renal hypoplasia causes no symptoms. Bilateral renal hypoplasia will lead to renal insufficiency.

References

  Deutsche Version: Nierenhypoplasie