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¹University Hospital Erlangen Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric Nephrology Loschgestr. 15 91054 Erlangen Germany.

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Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are a major cause of pediatric kidney disease. Recent genetic discoveries are improving our understanding of CAKUT development, diagnosis, and management.

Keywords:

CAKUT dominant inheritance extrarenal manifestations polygenic burden syndromic CAKUT

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Nephrology
Developmental Biology
Human Genetics

Background:

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are the primary cause of pediatric chronic kidney disease globally.
CAKUT encompasses a wide range of malformations, including kidney agenesis, hypodysplasia, and obstructive uropathies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current understanding of genetic causes of CAKUT.
To summarize key genetic findings and genotype-phenotype correlations in CAKUT.
To discuss implications for diagnosis, counseling, and clinical management.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on genetic discoveries in CAKUT over the past decade.
Analysis of genotype-phenotype correlations and developmental pathways.

Synthesis of emerging mechanisms and their clinical relevance.

Main Results:

Genetics plays a crucial role in CAKUT, involving both monogenic variants and multifactorial causes.
Significant advances in the last ten years have elucidated molecular pathways underlying CAKUT diversity.
Understanding genetic underpinnings aids in predicting outcomes and guiding management.

Conclusions:

Genetic insights are transforming the diagnosis and management of CAKUT.
Further research into genetic mechanisms will refine clinical approaches and patient counseling.
This review highlights the importance of integrating genetic findings into pediatric nephrology practice.