A healthy kidney and a polycystic kidney

Diagram of two kidneys. The healthy kidney on the lower right is smooth. The polycystic kidney on the upper left has many fluid-filled sacs on the surface. Labels point to the ureter and cysts on the polycystic kidney.

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Description

Diagram of two kidneys. The healthy kidney on the lower right is smooth. The polycystic kidney on the upper left has many fluid-filled sacs on the surface. Labels point to the ureter and cysts on the polycystic kidney.

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Caption

The polycystic kidney roughly retains the same shape as the healthy kidney.

Diseases or Conditions

Kidney Disease

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