Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) - antenatal

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

G2P1 at 35 weeks gestation. Routine ultrasound.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Enlarged echogenic fetal kidneys with preserved reniform shape (length: right kidney = 63 mm, left kidney = 81 mm) with loss of the corticomedullary differentiation. Associated severe oligohydramnios.

No other fetal anomalies were seen.

The fetal biometry was at 34 weeks and 3 days.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound features of an autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) with Severe oligohydramnios.

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