<![CDATA[Background: Unilateral renal cystic disease of kidney is a non familial and non progressive disorder, characterized by replacement of the renal parenchyma by a cluster of multiple cysts with a normal contralateral kidney. Case: A 2-day-old newborn baby came to the Urology Department of the Perinatology Department of Andalas University Hospital. The baby with prenatal ultrasound results showed unilateral hydronephrosis and multicystic kidneys. From the postnatal ultrasound, it was found: The right kidney was normal in shape and size; clear differentiation of the cortex and medulla; the pelvic calyx system was not dilated; No stones were seen; There were multiple cystic lesions with regular borders in the renal cortex, the largest cyst size was 5.5x4 cm. The left kidney was normal in shape and size; clear differentiation of the cortex and medulla; The pelvic calyx system was not dilated; No stones or sludge were seen. The impression of multiple renal cysts. The patient was followed up for renal function and cyst development. Conclusion : This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and follow-up in infants with unilateral renal cystic lesions. Differentiating URCD from other cystic renal diseases is essential for appropriate management and counseling. Further studies are needed to elucidate the pathogenesis and long-term outcomes of URCD. ]]>
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