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Is the condition fatal in this case?
While bilateral MCDK is fatal, unilateral MCDK as in this case, has normal life expectancy if the other kidney is normal.
Which condition may be most commonly encountered in the contralateral kidney?
Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) is most common association, and should be evaluated in this child with UTI.
Multiple cysts of varying sizes replacing the entire right renal parenchyma. No obvious communication with pelvicalyceal system is evident.
Normal left kidney.