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Neonatal Polycystic Kidney Disease in a One-Day-Old Baby: A Case Report.

Deborah MchailePhilip MrindokoMatei MselleElton MelekiElise KimamboArnold LikiliwikeJay Lodhia
Published in: Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics (2020)
Neonatal polycystic kidney disease is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. It may not be as rare as previously reported. Minimal to no awareness exists on the condition or its effects in our setup due to underdiagnosis and neither availability of neonatal screening nor availability of genetic analysis. It is likely underdiagnosed due to a lack of skills in fetal ultrasounds and no neonatal ICU to care for these babies. Increased awareness will increase the index of suspicion. This is the first case report in our setup highlighting this condition.
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