Pediatric Duplex Kidney
Duplex kidney causes two ureters (tube that drains urine into the bladder) that normally come from each kidney to come from a single kidney instead.
What is Pediatric Duplex Kidney?
In a normal urinary system, each of a child’s kidneys is connected to a single ureter (tube that drains urine into the bladder). In a child with a duplex kidney, two ureters are coming from a single kidney. Duplex kidneys can occur in only one or both kidneys. Duplex kidneys – also known as a duplicated collecting system – are a fairly common condition in healthy children, and usually do not require treatment.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Duplex Kidney?
Frequent leaking of urine
Obstruction in the urinary tract that causes poor urine flow
Tissue protruding from the urethra opening in the vagina (in girls)
What are the causes of Pediatric Duplex Kidney?
The cause of duplex kidney is unknown, but is most likely due to genetic factors.
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