Oligomeganephronia

Oligomeganephronia is a developmental anomaly of the kidneys, and the most severe form of renal hypoplasia (see this term), characterized by a reduction of 80% in nephron number and a marked hypertrophy of the glomeruli and tubules.

Mild proteinuria

Mildly increased levels of protein in the urine (150-500 mg per day in adults).


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PMID (PMCID)
11434182
 MALE
[A nineteen year observation of a boy with branchio-oto-renal syndrome and chronic renal failure].
Sikora P, Zajaczkowska M, Katska E, Niedzielska G.
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2001;10(58):291-3.
Although no definitive histological diagnosis was made, the clinical findings in our patients, like mild proteinuria, normal blood pressure, polyuria, polydypsia, hyperchloremic acidosis and typical course of renal failure support the diagnosis of oligomeganephronia in this case.