Congenital renal anomalies imaging: a valuable tool for pediatricians

G. Stroscio, D. Impollonia, T. Arrigo, A. Sallemi, V. Di Benedetto, M.G. Scuderi, M. Fusco, D. Concolino, M. Falsaperla, P. Betta, R. Chimenz

Article ID: 6801
Vol 33, Issue 5S1, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6801
Received: 8 November 2019; Accepted: 8 November 2019; Available online: 8 November 2019; Issue release: 8 November 2019

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the main congenital anomalies of kidneys and urinary tract that can be diagnosed prenatally and postnatally by imaging technique. The incidence of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract during the past decade has been estimated to be 0.4 to 4.0 cases per 1000 births. Congenital kidney disease can evolve in chronic disease in childhood and in adulthood. A diagnostic imaging of the various congenital renal and urological conditions allows pediatricians to make a correct diagnosis and treatment. Because of the concerns about long-term effects of ionizing radiation, the most commonly and first used imaging modality for evaluation of the urinary system is ultrasound.


Keywords

children;congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract;diagnosis;imaging techniques


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