Congenital megacalycosis

 

Definition

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Congenital megacalycosis is a rare renal malformation, characterized by non-obstructive dilation of the renal calyces as well as an increased calyceal number (12-20), with a normal renal pelvis, ureter, and bladder. It may be unilateral or bilateral and is usually asymptomatic unless complicated by nephrolithiasis and urinary tract infection.

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Congenital megacalycosis
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Symptoms

Medical Term Other Names Description
Dilatation Aneurysmal disease, Aneurysms, Aneurysmal dilatation, Aneurysm [more] Abnormal outpouching or sac-like dilatation in the wall of an atery, vein or the heart.
Nephrolithiasis Renal calculi, Kidney stones, Renal stones [more] The presence of calculi (stones) in the kidneys.
Abnormal renal morphology Abnormal kidney morphology, Structural kidney abnormalities, Kidney structure issue, Renal malformation, Kidney malformation, Structural renal anomalies, Abnormally shaped kidney, Structural anomalies of the renal tract [more] Any structural anomaly of the kidney.
Recurrent urinary tract infections Urinary tract infection, Urinary tract infections, Frequent urinary tract infections, Urinary infection [more] Repeated infections of the urinary tract.

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