| Topic: | Kidney and Urologic Diseases (KU) |
| Title: | A Solitary Kidney. |
| Author: | Shapiro, E.; Goldfarb, D.A.; Ritchey, M.L. |
| Source: | Family Urology. 7(4): 14-16. 2002. |
| Availability: | Available from American Foundation for Urologic Disease. 1126 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. (800) 242-2383 or (410) 468-1800. Fax (410) 468-1808. Website: www.afud.org. |
| Abstract: | This article familiarizes family practice physicians with the condition of a solitary kidney (unilateral renal agenesis, URA). The authors stress that the outlook for patients who are born with one kidney is excellent. Overall longevity is not affected and URA does not predispose the contralateral (other side) kidney to greater than normal risk. The authors review the embryonic development of the kidneys, the prenatal diagnosis of URA, the late effects of URA (in middle age), sports participation recommendations for children with one kidney, dietary precautions, and the acquisition of a solitary kidney by loss of a kidney through disease or injury. The authors conclude that individuals born with solitary kidneys do not have an increased incidence of renal (kidney) dysfunction and most individuals never know that they have only one kidney. It is recommended that individuals with solitary functioning kidneys have long term followup with measurements of blood pressure, urine protein, and serum. 1 figure. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Kidney Diseases. Kidney. Congenital Anomalies. Risk Factors. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Delivery of Health Care. Monitoring. Chronic Kidney Failure. Diagnostic Tests. Sports. Prevention. Health Promotion. |
| Publication Number: | KUJA10383 |
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