congenital
Multicystic dysplastic kidney
Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a condition that results from the of the kidney during fetal development. The kidney consists of irregular cysts of varying sizes. Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a common type of renal disease, and it is a cause of an mass in infants.
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Causes — why it happens
- ·Due to atresia at 10 weeks gestation
How it's found
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Treatment
- ·Nephrectomy, if needed
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