Renal Agenesis, Bilateral / Disease

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Renal Agenesis, Bilateral

Synonyms of Renal Agenesis, Bilateral

Kidney Agenesis
Renal Agenesis

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Bilateral Renal Agenesis is the absence of both kidneys at birth. It is a genetic disorder characterized by a failure of the kidneys to develop in a fetus. This absence of kidneys causes a deficiency of amniotic fluid (Oligohydramnios) in a pregnant woman. Normally, the amniotic fluid acts as a cushion for the developing fetus. When there is an insufficient amount of this fluid, compression of the fetus may occur resulting in further malformations of the baby.

This disorder is more common in infants born of a parent who has a kidney malformation, particularly the absence of one kidney (unilateral renal agenesis). Studies have proven that unilateral renal agenesis and bilateral renal agenesis are genetically related.

Organizations related to Renal Agenesis, Bilateral

American Association of Kidney Patients
3505 East Frontage Road
Tampa FL 33607
Phone #: 813-636-8100
800 #: 800-749-2257
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.aakp.org
American Kidney Fund, Inc.
6110 Executive Boulevard
Rockville MD 20852
Phone #: 301-881-3052
800 #: 800-638-8299
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.kidneyfund.org
American Urological Association Foundation
1000 Corporate Blvd.
Linthicum MD 21090
Phone #: 410-689-3700
800 #: 866-746-4282
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.auafoundation.org
Birth Defect Research for Children
930 Woodcock Rd
Orlando FL 32803
Phone #: 407-895-0802
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.birthdefects.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York NY 10016
Phone #: 212-889-2210
800 #: 800-622-9010
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.kidney.org

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