Multicystic dysplastic kidney
| Multicystic dysplastic kidney | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Multicystic renal dysplasia |
| Diagram of multicystic dysplastic kidney | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
| Causes | Due to atresia at 10 weeks gestation |
| Diagnostic method | Ultrasound |
| Treatment | Nephrectomy, if needed |
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Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a condition that results from the malformation of the kidney during fetal development. The kidney consists of irregular cysts of varying sizes. Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a common type of renal cystic disease, and it is a cause of an abdominal mass in infants.