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Hyperechogenic kidneys and polyhydramnios associated with HNF1B gene mutation.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Oct 2016
Gondra Leire, Décramer Stéphane, Chalouhi Gihad E, Muller Françoise, Salomon Rémi, Heidet Laurence
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HNF1B mutation is the leading cause of isolated hyperechogenic fetal kidneys with normal or moderately large size. Although most cases have normal amniotic fluid volume, some cases present with early oligohydramnios and renal failure associated with high perinatal mortality. CASE DIAGNOSIS/TREATMENT: Here we report on seven fetuses from six unrelated families, carrying an HNF1B mutation, and...
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