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Renal cysts associated with Turner's syndrome
1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MI 63110.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Renal cysts are a common finding in Turner's syndrome. This study found single renal cysts in two patients and a multicystic dysplastic kidney in another, highlighting their association with this genetic condition.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Genetics
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Background:
- Turner's syndrome is a genetic condition affecting females, often associated with various health issues.
- Renal abnormalities have been anecdotally reported in Turner's syndrome, but their frequency and specific types require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze renal sonograms of patients with Turner's syndrome.
- To determine the prevalence and characteristics of cystic kidney disease in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of renal sonograms from 12 patients diagnosed with Turner's syndrome.
- Analysis of imaging findings for the presence of renal cysts or other structural abnormalities.
Main Results:
- Two out of 12 patients (16.7%) exhibited single renal cysts.
- One patient (8.3%) was diagnosed with a multicystic dysplastic kidney.
- These findings indicate a notable occurrence of cystic kidney disease in the studied cohort.
Conclusions:
- Single renal cysts represent a relatively frequent renal abnormality in Turner's syndrome.
- Healthcare providers should be aware of these findings and consider them within the spectrum of renal manifestations of Turner's syndrome.