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Hypertension due to Ask-Upmark kidney.

J D Sobel, N Hampel, A Kursbaum

British Journal of Urology

|November 1, 1977

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Surgical removal of a unilateral hypoplastic kidney, also known as an Ask-Upmark kidney, effectively cured severe hypertension in a young girl. This case highlights the Ask-Upmark kidney as a treatable cause of renovascular hypertension.

Area of Science:

Nephrology
Cardiology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Renovascular hypertension can stem from renal anomalies.
The Ask-Upmark kidney is a rare congenital kidney malformation.
Identifying surgical candidates is crucial for successful hypertension management.

Observation:

A young female patient presented with severe hypertension.
The hypertension resolved completely following surgical nephrectomy.
The affected kidney was pathologically identified as an Ask-Upmark kidney.

Findings:

Clinicopathological analysis confirmed the Ask-Upmark kidney diagnosis.
The etiology of hypertension was directly linked to the hypoplastic kidney.
No renin-angiotensin system abnormalities were detected, suggesting a non-RAAS mechanism.

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Implications:

Surgical intervention for Ask-Upmark kidneys can be curative for severe hypertension.
This case underscores the importance of considering rare renal anomalies in pediatric hypertension.
Further research into the pathogenesis of hypertension in Ask-Upmark kidneys is warranted.