Multicystic dysplastic kidney

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain
ultrasound

Multiple cysts of varying sizes replacing the entire left renal parenchyma. No obvious communication with pelvicalyceal system is evident.

Normal right kidney.

Tc-99m DMSA scan

Nuclear medicine

Unilateral renal perfusion is noted (right side).

Case Discussion

Ultrasound features of multicystic dysplastic kidney with no radiotracer activity on Tc-99m DMSA scan.

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