Intrauterine diagnosis of renal anomalies by ultrasonography.
The diagnosis of renal disease was made antenatally in three patients by ultrasonographic examination. In two cases a multicystic kidney was detected in utero and removed shortly after delivery. In another case, a hydronephrotic kidney was detected in utero; repair was then performed early, before symptoms developed in the infant. Antenatal diagnosis of renal disease by ultrasonography may help reduce morbidity and mortality in some cases.
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography