A newborn undergoes an abdominal ultrasound that shows kidneys of normal size, structure, and location. The patient does not appear to be in distress and physical examination reveals no abnormalities. If this patient were to be diagnosed with renal disease later in life, it would most likely be which of the following?

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A newborn undergoes an abdominal ultrasound that shows kidneys of normal size, structure, and location.  The patient does not appear to be in distress and physical examination reveals no abnormalities.  If this patient were to be diagnosed with renal disease later in life, it would most likely be which of the following?

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Eductional Objective: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease manifests in patients 40-50 years old with enlarged kidneys, hypertension, and renal failure.  In newborns, the kidneys are of normal size, and the cysts are too small to be detected on abdominal ultrasonography.  As the cysts enlarge, they compress the renal parenchyma and cause symptoms.

A Newborn Undergoes an Abdominal Ultrasound That Shows Kidneys of Normal