(MHD) Lecture 6- Renal Path V

Question 1

What are the (3) stages of kidney development?

Answer 1

1. Pronephros
2. Mesonephros
3. Metanephros

Question 2

Oligohydraminios

What causes it? What will it lead to?

Answer 2

A low level of amniotic fluid. Associated with agenesis of the kidneys. Will lead to Potter’s Syndrome (clubbed feet + pulmonary hyperplasia + cranial deformity)

Question 3

Childhood Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease

(How common is it? What happens?)

Answer 3

• Extremely rare
• Liver cyst + extremely large kidneys
• Kidneys are sponge-like on cross-section

Question 4

Describe Cystic renal Dysplasia

Answer 4

Abnormal development of the kidney in which cyst develop instead of functional kidneys. “Bunch of Grapes” formation.