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One of a pair of organs in the back of the abdomen and next to the spine that control the levels of some substances in the blood including water and electrolytes. They also form urine from materials in the blood. More Information on Kidney: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
The body system responsible for maintaining proper levels of fluids, salts and nutrients and the removal of metabolic wastes. Includes the kidneys and the urinary tract.
A relatively rare cancer that usually develops within the glandular tissue. Kidney cancers are often not diagnosed until tumors have grown large enough to cause symptoms such as back pain and bloody urine. More Information on Kidney Adenocarcinoma: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
Also Known As: "Hypernephroma, Renal Cell Cancer, Kidney Adenocarcinoma"
A relatively rare cancer that usually develops within the glandular tissue. Kidney cancers are often not diagnosed until tumors have grown large enough to cause symptoms such as back pain and bloody urine. More Information on Kidney Cancer: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
Also Known As: "Pediatric Renal Cancer, Renal Cell Cancer in Children, Pediatric Kidney Cancer, Juvenile Renal Cancer, Pediatric Renal Cell Cancer, Juvenile Kidney Cancer, Renal Cancer in Children, Juvenile Renal Cell Cancer"
Most cases of childhood kidney cancers are due to Wilms tumor. Other forms that may develop include mesoblastic nephroma, which is benign, and clear cell sarcoma of the kidney. More Information on Kidney Cancer in Children: Pediatric Cancer
"Kidney Dialysis" is more commonly referred to as "Dialysis" in the medical community. Dialysis
Also Known As: "Renal Dialysis"
A process for removing waste products from the blood -- a job normally performed by the kidneys. In hemodialysis, blood is drawn, filtered and returned to the body. In peritoneal dialysis, waste is removed from the abdomen by a tube. More Information on Dialysis: Kidney (Renal)
Any disease or disorder of the kidneys -- organs in the back of the abdomen and next to the spine that control the levels of some substances in the blood including water and electrolytes. They also form urine from materials in the blood. More Information on Kidney Disease: Kidney (Renal)
Any disease or disorder of the kidneys -- organs that control the levels of some substances in the blood including water and electrolytes. The most common cause in children under 14 years is hereditary disease.
"Kidney Filtration Rate" is more commonly referred to as "Glomerular Filtration Rate" in the medical community. Glomerular Filtration Rate
Also Known As: "GFR, Renal Filtration Rate"
A measure of the amount of glomerular filtrate (a substance similar to plasma but without proteins) that is formed in the kidneys each minute. It is used to assess the kidneys' ability to remove waste products from the body. More Information on Glomerular Filtration Rate: Kidney (Renal)
These organs in the back of the abdomen and next to the spine control the levels of some substances in the blood including water and electrolytes. They also form urine from materials in the blood. More Information on Kidney Function: Kidney (Renal)
A bacterial infection in one or both kidneys. It usually ascends from the genital or urinary regions. However, other conditions can also increase risk (e.g., kidney stones, enlarged prostate). More Information on Kidney Infection: Kidney (Renal)
"Kidney Specialist" is more commonly referred to as "Nephrologist" in the medical community. Nephrologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney disease. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to kidney problems. More Information on Nephrologist: Kidney (Renal)
Also Known As: "Leak Point, Renal Threshold, Spilling Point"
The point at which there is too much of a substance for the kidneys to hold, forcing it to "spill out" into urine. It then appears and can often be measured in urine tests. More Information on Kidney Threshold: Kidney (Renal)
A procedure in which a malfunctioning kidney is removed and replaced with a donor organ. Diabetes can eventually damage the kidneys, which filter waste and regulate blood pressure. If the damage is severe enough, a transplant may be necessary. More Information on Kidney Transplant: Kidney (Renal)
"Kinetic Tremors" is more commonly referred to as "Action Tremors" in the medical community. Action Tremors
Also Known As: "Postural Tremors, Intention Tremors, Isometric Tremors"
A type of tremor (involuntary movement) that occurs or increases when the body part (usually the hand) is moving voluntarily. Types include postural, isometric, kinetic and intention tremors. More Information on Action Tremors: Movement Disorders
"Kinsbourne Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Opsoclonus Myoclonus" in the medical community. Opsoclonus Myoclonus
Also Known As: "Dancing Eyes Dancing Feet Syndrome, Myoclonic Encephalopathy of Infants"
A neurological disorder marked by unsteady gait, myoclonus (brief muscle spasms) and opsoclonus (rapid eye movements). Other symptoms include difficulty speaking, It may occur in association with tumors or viral infections. More Information on Opsoclonus Myoclonus: Movement Disorders
"Kissing Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Mononucleosis" in the medical community. Mononucleosis
Also Known As: "Infectious Mononucleosis, Mono, Glandular Fever, Chronic Mononucleosis, Pfeiffer's Disease"
A viral infection causing high temperature, fatigue, sore throat and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and can be spread through saliva or sexual contact. More Information on Mononucleosis: Nose & Throat
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