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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney; New Observation On Spontaneous Regression Of An Hypertrophic Form

Giudicelli et al., 1989Other/Unknown

Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 46: 1989; 351-353

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Abstract

An unusual case of theca lutein cysts in a normal twin pregnancy is described. An ultrasound scan at 11 weeks’ gestation showed bilateral theca lutein cysts. When rescanned at 19 weeks’ gestation, the theca lutein cysts were no longer present. Spontaneous regression during pregnancy of naturally occurring theca lutein cysts has not previously been reported.

Case Details

Clinical Characteristics

Tumor type of multicystic dysplastic kidney

Remission Characteristics

Spontaneous regression

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

Surgery

Additional Notes

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.