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Congenital Renal Hypoplasia

Definition of Renal Hypoplasia

Renal hypoplasia is a congenital small kidney with diminished renal function, which has a normal tissue architecture.

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 can be the cause of renal insufficiency.

References

  Deutsche Version: Nierenhypoplasie