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The absence of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) kidneys at birth.
Bilateral renal agenesis
Bilateral renal agenesis is uncommon and is a serious condition. See Potter syndrome.
Unilateral renal agenesis
This is much more common, but is not usually of any major concern, as long as the other kidney is healthy. More on [ Renal agenesis ]
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Development - Summary of a study titled Renal agenesis and hypodysplasia in ret-k- mutant mice result from defects in ureteric bud development
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Pediatric Pathology - Picture of a baby with typical Potter's facies
Potter's Syndrome - Article from the Abilene Reporter about one couple's fight against the condition.
Potter's Syndrome Support Group - Discussion forum at Delphi. Registration required to participate.
Renal Agenesis and Hypoplastic Lung Syndrome - Description, clinical features, and management.
Renal Agenesis Surveillance -- United States - Results of a study using data from the Birth Defects Monitoring Program.
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The Family Village - Support groups and links for Potter's Syndrome.
TheFetus.net - Technical explanation of bilateral renal agenesis.
UNSW Embryology - OMIM database entry on urogenital adysplasia, hereditary.
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West Midlands Perinatal Institute Site: Renal Agenesis - Description of the anomaly.
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