Q60: Renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney
Q60.6: Potter syndrome
There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate the blood pressure and salt content in the blood, among other things. When the child is in the uterus, the child’s kidneys produce the amniotic fluid, among other things.
This condition means that one or both kidneys are missing or the kidneys are not working properly. As a result, there is not enough amniotic fluid in the uterus before the birth.
An insufficient amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus can have various consequences for the child. The lungs may not develop properly, for example. There may then be problems with breathing after the birth. The head, legs and feet or back may also be deformed in the uterus, for example.
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