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What does an enlarged kidney mean in a fetus?

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Dr. Fred McCurdy answered

Specializes in Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis

Large kidney: Depends on the other details. The kidney could be malformed, there could be a tumor, the kidney could be obstructed on one side or if both kidneys are enlarged then much of the urinary tract is likley obstructed. I would need more specific information to give a more specific answer.

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Several causes.: Trisomy 18/13, polycystic renal disease, multicystic dysplastic kidney disease, hydronephrosis, renal tumors (mesoblastic nephroma) are all possibilities. Expert mfm advice and serial sonography are required.

Answered 6/24/2016

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