학술논문
Perinatal assessment of hereditary cystic renal diseases: the contribution of sonography
Document Type
Author abstract
Author
Source
Pediatric Radiology. May 2006, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p405, 10 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0301-0449
Abstract
The aims of this review article were to clarify the steps that may lead to a proper diagnosis of fetal and neonatal renal cystic diseases. All the hereditary cystic diseases are reviewed and a classification is proposed. The various sonographic patterns that can be used to ascertain the diagnosis are also reviewed. Finally, tables with differential diagnoses are presented to help the reader in the work-up of such pathologies. Keywords Fetus * Neonate * Kidney * Cysts * Ultrasound