A rare cause of echogenic kidneys with oligohydramnios in the fetus: report of two different cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prenatal ultrasound findings of fetal bilateral echogenic kidneys accompanied by oligohydramnios can be highly stressful for both pregnant women and physicians. The diversity of underlying causes makes it challenging to confirm a prenatal diagnosis, predict postnatal outcomes, and counsel regarding recurrence risks in future pregnancies.

Case presentation

We report two cases of abnormal fetal echogenic kidneys with oligohydramnios detected in the early third trimester. Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), a rare genetic syndrome, was initially suspected in both cases. However, postnatal diagnoses differed: the first case was confirmed as glomerulocystic kidney disease (GCKD) through renal pathology, while the second case was diagnosed as ARPKD wi

SUBMITTER: Phetthong T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470709 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature