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| Multicystic dysplastic kidney Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | Q61.4 (EUROCAT Q61.40-Q61.41) |
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| eMedicine | radio/458 |
Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a condition that results from the malformation of the kidney during fetal development. The kidney consists of irregular cysts of varying sizes and has no function.
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Epidemiology
In the United States, the incidence of MCDK is estimated to be 1 in every 2400 live births.1
Diagnosis
MCDK is usually diagnosed by ultrasound examination before birth.
Treatment
MCDK is not treatable. However, the patient is observed periodically for the first few years during which ultrasounds are generally taken to ensure the healthy kidney is functioning properly and that the unhealthy kidney is not causing adverse effects.
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