Nephromegaly

Nephromegaly
Enlarged kidneys in blue
SpecialtyNephrology

Nephromegaly is the process whereby one or both kidneys become enlarged. It is defined as an enlargement of more than two standard deviations above the mean for age and body size of a particular individual. It can be caused by a variety of conditions including infiltrative disorders, metabolic conditions, cysts, and other diseases.

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