An abnormal increase in the size of the kidney. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Renal enlargement Nephromegaly Large kidneys Enlarged kidney
Term information
- SNOMEDCT_US:300444006
- UMLS:C0542518
The main causes of large kidney are hydronephrosis, polycystic disease, renal cell carcinoma, nephroblastoma/Wilms tumor (in children), and solitary cysts. If possible, a specific term should be used instead of this one. There are several ways of diagnosing enlarged kidney including intravenous urography.
Term relations
- has part some (
increased size and
characteristic of some kidney and
has modifier some abnormal)