Neonatal Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney with Mass Effect: A Systematic Review

Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) is a common cause of palpable abdominal mass in a neonate, yet reports are few of resultant life-threatening extrinsic compression. This systematic review is the first to review all known neonatal MCDK cases complicated by external compression due to mass effect. Our aim is to foster communication about these unusual cases to inform management of future comparable cases.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research