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Glomerulocystic kidney disease: Case report

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A newborn infant with abdominal masses was found to have Glomerulocystic Kidney Disease. Imaging showed markedly enlarged kidneys with multiple macroscopic cysts. Radiographic and clinical findings are discussed.

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  1. Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, 219 Bryant Street, 14222, Buffalo, New York, USA

    S. Cachero, J. E. Springate & L. Feld

  2. Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital, 14222, Buffalo, New York, USA

    P. Montgomery M.D. & L. P. Kuhn

  3. Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital, 14222, Buffalo, New York, USA

    J. Fisher

  4. Department of Radiology, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

    F. G. Seidel

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  2. P. Montgomery M.D.
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The clinical work-up for this patient took place at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo.

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Cachero, S., Montgomery, P., Seidel, F.G. et al. Glomerulocystic kidney disease: Case report. Pediatr Radiol 20, 491–493 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02075221

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