Renal Agenesis Congenital Anomalies Genitourinary Disorders

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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• Potter's Syndrome Support Group - Discussion forum at Delphi. Registration required to participate.
  
• Renal Agenesis Surveillance -- United States - Results of a study using data from the Birth Defects Monitoring Program.
  
• Potter's Syndrome - Article from the Abilene Reporter about one couple's fight against the condition.
  
• Renal Agenesis and Hypoplastic Lung Syndrome - Description, clinical features, and management.
  
• eMedicine - Potter Syndrome - Includes an introduction, clinical differentials, treatment, medication, and follow-up.
  
• UNSW Embryology - OMIM database entry on urogenital adysplasia, hereditary.
  
• TheFetus.net - Technical explanation of bilateral renal agenesis.
  
• The Family Village - Support groups and links for Potter's Syndrome.
  
• Potter's Syndrome Links - A technical explanation and links.
  
• Development - Summary of a study titled "Renal agenesis and hypodysplasia in ret-k- mutant mice result from defects in ureteric bud development".
  
• Potter's Syndrome Webring - Information on joining the ring.
  
• West Midlands Perinatal Institute Site: Renal Agenesis - Description of the anomaly.
  
  

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