Heterogeneity of bilateral renal agenesis.
Bilateral and unilateral renal agenesis may be expressions of single dominant gene. Chromosome abnormalities may be present and the renal agenesis may be part of a syndrome of multiple abnormalities. Apparently normal relatives of affected individuals should be screened by intravenous pyelography before genetic counselling given.
D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D013577:Syndrome