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Multicystic dysplastic kidney

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left renal cysts on antenatal scan.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Multiple cysts of varying sizes replacing the entire left renal parenchyma. No obvious communication with pelvicalyceal system is evident.

Normal right kidney.

Case Discussion

Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a pediatric cystic renal disease, and is most commonly an incidental finding on antenatal ultrasound. This case confirms the presence of unilateral multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK), which was suspected on antenatal scans.

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