Unilateral Multicystic Dysplasic Kidney; Spontaneous Regression Documented By Ultrasonography Case Report In Two Infants
Journal de Radiologie 68(6-7): Jun-Jul 1987; 479-482
View Original Source →Abstract
A case of spontaneous regression of the tumor type of multicystic dysplastic kidney (MDK) is reported. This case is consistent with recent data on the natural history of MDK. The classical therapeutic approach which involves surgery is discussed in the context of this case and of others with a similar course.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
Infants
Clinical Characteristics
Non-communicating anechogenic images on ultrasound examination
Remission Characteristics
Disappearing within several months
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Surgical removal
Additional Notes
Analysis of the literature showed the increasing frequency of this outcome, but persistence of a multicystic kidney after the first year of life requires its surgical removal because of risk of degenerative changes.