Multicystic dysplastic kidney

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Multicystic dysplastic kidney Classification and external resources
ICD-10	Q61.4 (EUROCAT Q61.40-Q61.41)
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Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a condition that results from the malformation of the kidney during fetal development. The kidney consists of irregular cysts of varying sizes and has zero function.

Contents 1 Epidemiology 2 Diagnosis 3 Treatment 4 External links 5 References

[edit] Epidemiology

In the United States, the incidence of MCDK is estimated to be 1 in every 2400 live births.^[1]

[edit] Diagnosis

MCDK is usually diagnosed by ultrasound examination before birth.

[edit] Treatment

MCDK is not treatable. However, the patient is observed periodically for the first few years during which ultrasounds are generally taken to ensure the healthy kidney is functioning properly and that the unhealthy kidney is not causing adverse effects.

[edit] External links

• http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/fetalhealth/Fetal_MCDK.asp
• 00279 at CHORUS

[edit] References

v • d • e Congenital malformations and deformations of genital organs and urinary system (Q50-Q64, 752-753) Genital organs (overview) female: Uterine malformation - Mullerian agenesis - Uterine didelphys - Clitoromegaly male: Cryptorchidism - Hypospadias - Chordee - Monorchism - Micropenis - Penile agenesis Pseudohermaphroditism Urinary system kidney/ureter: Renal agenesis/Potter syndrome, Papillorenal syndrome - cystic (Polycystic kidney disease, Meckel syndrome, Multicystic dysplastic kidney) - Ectopic ureter - Horseshoe kidney - Renal ectopia bladder/urethra: Epispadias - Bladder exstrophy urachus: Urachal cyst See also non-congenital reproductive and urinary conditions (N, 580-629)