title: MDCT and MR Urogram Spectrum of Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnosed in Adulthood.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) encompass a spectrum of anomalies that result from genetic, epigenetic, environmental, and molecular signal aberrations at key stages of urinary tract development. CAKUT can be seen incidentally on cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen or can be a cause for adult-onset chronic kidney disease, posing new challenges for nephrologists, urologists, and radiologists.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Awareness of CAKUT and familiarity with their imaging findings permit optimal patient management and thorough workup to prevent hypertension and progression from CAKUT to renal failure. The purpose of this article is to review the cross-sectional imaging findings of CAKUT that may present in adulthood.
authors: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6431 Fannin St, MSB 2.130, Houston, TX 77030.
authors: Venkateswar R
authors: VR
authors: Surabhi
authors: 2 Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.
authors: Christine O
authors: CO
authors: Menias
authors: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6431 Fannin St, MSB 2.130, Houston, TX 77030.
authors: Verghese
authors: V
authors: George
authors: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6431 Fannin St, MSB 2.130, Houston, TX 77030.
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Matta
authors: 3 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Michigan Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
authors: Ravi K
authors: RK
authors: Kaza
authors: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6431 Fannin St, MSB 2.130, Houston, TX 77030.
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Hasapes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014567:Urography
keywords: CT urogram; MR urogram; congenital; congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract; duplex collecting system