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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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See Also:

  • - 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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