Polycystic Kidney with Gross and Histological Aspects: A Case Report

Renal cysts are fluid-filled cavities on the surface of kidneys which may be solitary or multiple. They may present as incidental finding during routine radiological investigations for chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease or due to associated abdominal symptoms. During routine cadaveric...

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Main Authors: Amarjyoti Chaturvedi, Rashmi Malhotra, Kanchan Bisht, Yashu Bhardwaj, Brijendra Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16901/57327_Vi(CE)_F[SK]_PF1(SC_OM)_PFA(SS)_PF2(DA_SS)_PN(SS).pdf
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Summary:Renal cysts are fluid-filled cavities on the surface of kidneys which may be solitary or multiple. They may present as incidental finding during routine radiological investigations for chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease or due to associated abdominal symptoms. During routine cadaveric dissection at the Institute, multiple cysts were observed on the surface of left kidney in a 67-year-old male cadaver. The cysts were carefully observed for gross appearance and histological examination of the cysts and biochemical analysis of cystic fluid was done. The right kidney was normal in gross appearance but was associated with double renal arteries. The left kidney, which appeared smaller, showed polycystic appearance with total 14 cysts on the surface of left kidney and distorted histology. Knowledge of renal cysts and variations in renal vascular anatomy should be kept in mind for planning effective treatment.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X