Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2004 Jan;47(1):188-191.

A Case of Fetal Bilateral Reanl Agenesis Diagnosed by Prenatal Ultrasonography

• Kim HM
• Lee HH
• Kim TH
• Shim YK
• Nam KH
• Yeo SJ
• Yun YY
• Lee KH
• Lee IS

Abstract

Fetal bilateral renal agenesis is a lethal congenitlal anomaly. An early and prenatal diagnosis is extremely important, because it may offer options for pregnancy termination as early as possible. The criteria for the ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis are severe oligohydramnios, nonvisualization of the bladder, and the empty renal fossae. However, severe oligohydramnios makes it difficult to diagnose the disease because of poor sonographic resolution. We present a case of fetal bilateral renal agenesis diagnosed by ultrasonography at 21 weeks gestation.

Keyword

Bilateral renal agenesis; Oligohydamnios; Prenatal diagnosis

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Female
Oligohydramnios
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
Urinary Bladder