Antenatal diagnosis of renal abnormalities: a review of the state of the art.
Antenatal diagnosis of fetal abnormalities is an important component of genetic counseling. This paper reviews the indications and techniques of antenatal diagnosis of renal and urinary tract abnormalities, and outlines their follow-up and modes of treatment.
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Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn 37232.
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Fleischer
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D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities*