Simple renal cysts associated with ambiguous genitalia: Precursor to Wilms tumor

are simple renal cysts in childhood associated with kidney stones?

Are Simple Renal Cysts in Childhood Associated With Kidney Stones?

The renal tubules, in their various segments, are mainly responsible for the final composition of urine from glo­ merular ultrafiltrate. In a complex process involving resorption and secretion mechanisms, the tubules are responsible for retaining substances in the body, some substances are recovered almost 100% such as water and sodium chloride. Tubulopathies are a group of diseases where these...

Simple renal cysts.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the incidence of simple renal cyst, the relationship between both size and location of cysts, and the effect on calyces; and to correlate symptomatology and effect on the pelvicalyceal system. METHODS Abdominal ultrasound examination was performed in 2010 patients for different reasons. Simple renal cysts were demonstrated in 110 patients harbouring 198 cysts. The cysts...

Ambiguous genitalia and intersex.

Intersex disorders are rare congenital malformations with over 80% being diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). It can be challenging to determine the correct gender at birth and a detailed understanding of the embryology and anatomy is crucial. The birth of a child with intersex is a true emergency situation and an immediate transfer to a medical center familiar with the diagnosi...

Renal tumor associated with pulmonary cysts: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.

A previously healthy 66-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of prostatism symptoms. He had a familial history (in his daughter and sister) of renal neoplasia. Physical examination findings were normal, except for the presence of multiple white and skin-colored papules distributed over the face and neck, consistent with fibrofolliculomas. Laboratory test results were unremarkable. Ultr...