Perinatal assessment of hereditary cystic renal diseases: the contribution of sonography

Pediatr Radiol. 2006 May;36(5):405-14. doi: 10.1007/s00247-005-0075-0. Epub 2006 Feb 4.

Abstract

The aims of this review article were to clarify the steps that may lead to a proper diagnosis of fetal and neonatal renal cystic diseases. All the hereditary cystic diseases are reviewed and a classification is proposed. The various sonographic patterns that can be used to ascertain the diagnosis are also reviewed. Finally, tables with differential diagnoses are presented to help the reader in the work-up of such pathologies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney Diseases, Cystic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Diseases, Cystic / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*