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What causes renal agenesis?

Failure of one or both kidneys to develop because of degeneration of the uteric bud


Bilateral renal agenesis stops urine production in the womb, which leads to a severe lack of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios). This condition causes Potter sequence, which is typically fatal shortly after birth due to severe lung failure.

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Horseshoe kidney happens fusion of both kidneys and failure to ascend because it hooks on what structure?

Inferior mesenteric artery

<p>Inferior mesenteric artery</p>
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What causes double ureter?

Early splitting of the ureteric bud

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What are the lymphatics for the bladder?

External and internal iliac nodes