Renal segmental hypoplasia
Renal segmental hypoplasia is a kidney with a partially developed or atrophic renal cortex.[1]
| Renal segmental hypoplasia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Ask-Upmark kidney |
| Specialty | Nephrology |
Presentation
Ask-Upmark kidneys are a cause of secondary hypertension that can be curable.[2]
Cause
It is thought to be congenital or the consequence of vesicoureteral reflux.[2] in IVU “Slit scar” is seen.
Diagnosis
See also
References
- Sugimoto T, Tanaka Y, Nitta N, Uzu T, Nishio Y, Kashiwagi A (2006). "Renal segmental hypoplasia, Ask-Upmark kidney, in a patient with adult-onset hypertension". Intern. Med. 45 (19): 1101–2. doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.45.1858. PMID 17077574. Free Full Text.
- Babin J, Sackett M, Delage C, Lebel M (2005). "The Ask-Upmark kidney: a curable cause of hypertension in young patients". Journal of Human Hypertension. 19 (4): 315–6. doi:10.1038/sj.jhh.1001822. PMID 15647775.
External links
- Ask-Upmark kidney - whonamedit.com
- Gross image of Ask-Upmark kidney - nature.com
- Neuroretinitis, Ask-Upmark kidney and abnormal brain MRI - Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
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