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Novel genetic aspects of congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Apr 2012
Weber Stefanie
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are among the most frequent organ malformations. They are a relevant cause of chronic renal failure in children. Apart from isolated forms of CAKUT, more than 500 syndromes have been described that are characterized by combined defects of the kidney and other organ systems. Familial aggregation of renal malformations in approximately...
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