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Acute Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury is when a child’s kidneys suddenly stop working from an infections, disruption of blood flow, surgery, or exposure to medications.

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Addison’s Disease

Addison’s disease is a rare disease in which the adrenal glands aren’t functioning properly, causing a hormonal disorder.

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Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the kidney’s progressive inability to perform its functions, regardless of the cause.

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Treatment

DMSA Renal Kidney Scan

A DMSA renal scan is a nuclear medicine test that shows pictures of the kidneys and how they are working.

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Edema

Edema refers to swelling in the body’s tissues caused by a buildup of fluid.

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Treatment

Glomerular Filtration Rate Test

A glomerular filtration rate test (GFR) is a nuclear medicine test that measures the function of the kidneys.

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Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is kidney disease where small structures in the kidneys become inflamed and impair the kidney's ability to filter urine.

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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a form of vasculitis, a condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.

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Horseshoe Kidney

Horseshoe kidney is a condition in which the kidneys are fused together at the lower end or base.

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Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis isn’t a specific diagnosis. Instead, it’s a finding that shows that urine is overfilling the kidney.

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Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) refers to how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of the artery through which it flows — not how quickly it flows.

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Treatment

Intravenous Pyelogram

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses X-ray to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

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Treatment

Kidney Dialysis

Kidney dialysis helps the body filter blood because of issues with the kidneys.

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Kidney Failure

Kidney failure refers to damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function.

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Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts formed within the urinary tract.

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Condition

Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction

Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) is when the fetus can’t normally and routinely empty its bladder.

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Midaortic Syndrome

Midaortic syndrome is a very rare condition in which part of the aorta that runs through the chest and abdomen narrows.

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a condition in which the kidney has been essentially replaced by multiple cysts.

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Treatment

Nephrectomy

A nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a kidney that is diseased or not functioning properly.

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Nephrotic Syndrome (Kidney Disease)

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the name given to a collection of kidney-related findings in your child’s body.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys.

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Renal Artery Stenosis

Renal artery stenosis is when one or more of the vessels carrying blood to the kidneys become narrowed.

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UTI

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract that can cause discomfort and complications in your child.

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Vasculitis

Vasculitis, also called angiitis or arteritis, is an umbrella term for more than a dozen conditions, all of which involve inflammation of the blood vessels.

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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the result of abnormal formation of the normal valve between the kidney and bladder.

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Treatment

Voiding Cystourethrogram

A voiding cystourethrogram is a special X-ray used to visualize your child's urinary tract and bladder.

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Wilms Tumor

Wilms tumor is a cancerous tumor in the cells of the kidney.

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