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Congenital Renal Hypoplasia

Definition

Congenitally small kidney with diminished renal function and normal tissue architecture.

Epidemiology

2.5 %

Signs and Symptoms

Bilateral involvement may result in renal failure.

References

  Deutsche Version: Nierenhypoplasie

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