| Abstract: |
This chapter about disorders of the kidneys is from an updated edition of a comprehensive textbook about urology that offers an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract. The author begins with a consideration of congenital anomalies of the kidneys, including agenesis, hypoplasia, supernumerary kidneys, dysplasia and multicystic kidney, adult polycystic kidney disease (PKD), simple or solitary cyst, renal fusion, and ectopic kidney. For most conditions, the author reviews the etiology and pathogenesis, the pathology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prognosis. The chapter goes on to describe acquired lesions of the kidneys, including aneurysm of the renal artery, renal infarcts, thrombosis of the renal vein, arteriovenous fistula, arteriovenous aneurysm, renoalimentary fistula, and renobronchial fistula. The chapter is illustrated with numerous black-and-white drawings and photographs. The chapter concludes with an extensive list of references, categorized by topic. 9 figures. 34 references. 17 ..MJ.- Kidney Diseases. Congenital Anomalies. Acquired Disorders. Diagnosis. Symptoms. Etiology. Therapy. Patient Care Management. |