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Can you be born with kidney failure?
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Yes: Yes. A variety of conditions can lead to being born with malfunctioning kidneys.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Yes: Infantile type polycystic kidney, aka, multicystic dysplastic kidney is an example.
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