Renal Lesions Lead to Complications at Birth, Renal Failure

In children, renal or kidney complications are not uncommon. While many kidney complications in children can be resolved with medications and medical management, there are some children who will require more extensive treatment. Congenital renal abnormalities affect nearly 10 percent of all live births. While some complications may be attributed to poorly developed renal systems, other children will experience complications involving renal dysplasia.

If your child was born with a congenital renal complication, there is a significant possibility that this risk may be linked to the development of another congenital complication, including complications involving the development of urogenital disorders and even gastrointestinal complications. It is important, therefore, to understand the full spectrum, and classification, of the disorders your children may be living with.

Renal lesions are a common complication among children who experience perinatal or neonatal death. In many cases, renal lesions are associated with malformations of other bodily systems for which your child may suffer significantly following birth. In most cases, when renal lesions arise out of renal dysplasia, the complication can be detected as early as 20 weeks gestation but may not be readily evident until your child is born.

Male children are at a significantly greater risk for developing renal lesions. If you are pregnant, and your sonogram or amniocentesis reveals your child may be suffering from an abnormality of a bodily system, it may be prudent to ask your physician to investigate the complications of the renal system. While the complication can not be remedied prior to birth, becoming familiar with the risk will allow you an opportunity to prepare mentally and financially for the impact of your child's healthcare needs. Preparing with a team of neonatology specialists will be prudent to the health of your child at birth.