KEY FACTS Terminology Developmental malformation resulting in cystic mass in perirenal and peripelvic area You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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KEY FACTS Terminology Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: Rare disease of smooth muscle dysfunction resulting in poor motility of GI & GU tracts Synonyms: Berdon syndrome & familial visceral myopathy You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…
KEY FACTS Terminology Megaureter-megacystis syndrome (MMS) Marked vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) with repetitive large volume urine recycling Leads to enlarged urinary bladder You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Megacalyces: Dilatation of calyces with normal-sized renal pelvis and ureter Megaureter: Enlarged ureter (diameter > 7 mm); 3 types Obstructing Refluxing Nonobstructing, nonrefluxing You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Functional or anatomic obstruction to urine flow from renal pelvis into ureter at their anatomic junction If left untreated, may result in symptoms, renal damage, or it may spontaneously resolve You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical…
KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital absence of functioning renal tissue Congenital abnormality of kidney and urinary tract You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…