Renal Agenesis Congenital Anomalies Genitourinary Disorders

Renal Agenesis

The complete absence of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) kidneys. Agenesis means "without a beginning". Also known as Potter's Syndrome, bilateral renal agenesis is the complete absence of both kidneys. Severe oligohydramnios (too little amniotic fluid) results, causing growth retardation, typical 'Potter's facies' (beak-like nose, receding chin, and large, low-set ears), and pulmonary hypoplasia (failure of the lungs to reach full size). This condition is incompatible with life.

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• - Summary of a study titled "Renal agenesis and hypodysplasia in ret-k- mutant mice result from defects in ureteric bud development".
  
• - Picture of a baby with typical "Potter's facies".
  
• - Information on joining the ring.
  
• - OMIM database entry on urogenital adysplasia, hereditary.
  
• - Discussion forum at Delphi. Registration required to participate.
  
• - A technical explanation and links.
  
• - Description, clinical features, and management.
  
• - Article from the Abilene Reporter about one couple's fight against the condition.
  
• - Support groups and links for Potter's Syndrome.
  
• - Technical explanation of bilateral renal agenesis.
  
• - Results of a study using data from the Birth Defects Monitoring Program.
  
• - Description of the anomaly.
  
  

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