Cystic renal disease and tuberous sclerosis in infants

We describe 2 infants who presented with autosomal dominant-like polycystic kidney disease. Evaluation revealed that both children had tuberous sclerosis, with resulting cystic kidney disease. This diagnosis should be suspected in infants who present with bilateral, large renal cysts, and no family...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1996-10, Vol.48 (4), p.613-615
Hauptverfasser:	GLAZIER, D. B, FLEISHER, M. H, CUMMINGS, K. B, BARONE, J. G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Female Humans Infant Kidneys Male Medical sciences Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant - etiology Tuberous Sclerosis - complications Tumors of the urinary system
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe 2 infants who presented with autosomal dominant-like polycystic kidney disease. Evaluation revealed that both children had tuberous sclerosis, with resulting cystic kidney disease. This diagnosis should be suspected in infants who present with bilateral, large renal cysts, and no family history of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00237-3