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Skeletal Anomalies Associated with Unilateral Renal Agenesis
Author(s) -
GUPTA N. P.,
GILL I. B. S.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1987.tb04571.x
Subject(s) - renal agenesis , agenesis , anatomy , medicine , embryology , kidney
Summary— Unilateral renal agenesis is sometimes associated with skeletal anomalies. The skeletal malformations are easily detectable and, if found, should suggest further urological investigations. The embryological aspect of the association is explored. Two cases are presented and the relevant literature is reviewed.