Oligomeganephronia

Oligomeganephronia

Definition

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

Also known as Oligomeganephronic renal hypoplasia — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Adult mammalian kidney Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Adult mammalian kidney Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0