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Family screening for duplex kidneys.

E M O'Neill1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Barnsley District General Hospital.

British Journal of Urology
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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Family screening for duplex renal systems identified significant abnormalities in 25% of relatives. This suggests that genetic factors play a role, warranting family-wide screening when duplex renal systems are detected.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Duplex renal systems are congenital anomalies.
  • The genetic basis and familial aggregation of duplex renal systems are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the familial occurrence of duplex renal systems.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of family screening in detecting renal abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Family screening was offered to relatives of patients diagnosed with duplex renal systems.
  • Intravenous urography was utilized for diagnostic imaging.

Main Results:

  • Out of 57 index patients, family screening identified an additional 37 cases of duplex renal systems.

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  • Five first-degree relatives presented with abnormal intravenous urography findings.
  • A total of 25% of screened relatives exhibited significant renal abnormalities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Duplex renal systems demonstrate a familial aggregation pattern.
    • Family screening is a valuable tool for detecting renal abnormalities in relatives of affected individuals.
    • Consideration should be given to implementing family-wide screening protocols upon diagnosis of renal tract duplex.