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Renal cystic diseases in children: new concepts

Authors: Fred E. Avni, Michelle Hall

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

This review highlights the changes that have occurred in the general approach to cystic renal diseases in children. For instance, genetic mutations at the level of the primary cilia are considered as the origin of many renal cystic diseases. Furthermore, these diseases are now included in the spectrum of the hepato-renal fibrocystic diseases. Imaging plays an important role as it helps to detect and characterize many of the cystic diseases based on a detailed sonographic analysis. The diagnosis can be achieved during fetal life or after birth. Hyperechoic kidneys and/or renal cysts are the main sonographic signs leading to such diagnosis. US is able to differentiate between recessive and dominant polycystic kidney diseases, hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 Beta mutation, glomerulocystic kidneys and nephronophtisis. MR imaging can, in selected cases, provide additional information including the progressive associated hepatic changes.

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Title: Renal cystic diseases in children: new concepts
Authors: Fred E. Avni
Michelle Hall
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1599-5

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