Multicystic Kidney
Male 1 month old. Antenatally renal ultrasound showed left kidney with multiple cysts and
low residual parenchyma concluding left multicystic dysplasia. Right kidney with
possible duplication, but otherwise, normal. Echocardiography, patent foramen
ovale and in closing ductus arteriosus. A renal scintigraphy was requested to
assess remnant parenchymal function. Study was done with 2 mCi 99mTc-DMSA. Note absent left kidney, typical finding
in this condition. Right kidney is moderately enlarged with normal function and
homogeneous tracer distribution.
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