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Multicystic kidney is one of the most frequently encoun-tered masses in the newborns, ranking either first or sec-ond in occurrence. Totally 15 cases were managed over the last 5 years. The most common age of presentation was within first month of life, the affliction occurring more on the left side. Commonest mode of presentation was ab-dominal mass. Ultrasonography was the diagnostic inves-tigation of choice. Five cases were diagnosed antenatally. Associated anomalies were found in 8 cases with anovesti-bular fistula, PUJO in contralateral kidney, right con-genital lumbar hernia and oesophageal atresia with TOE. Nephrectomy was the surgical treatment performed along with appropriate management of the associated anoma-lies.