In nephrology, renal segmental hypoplasia, also Ask-Upmark kidney, is a kidney with a partially developed or atrophic renal cortex.

Etiology

It is thought to be congential or the consequence of vesicoureteral reflux.

Significance

Ask-Upmark kidneys are a cause of secondary hypertension that can be curable.

See also

• Hypertension

References

External links

• Ask-Upmark kidney - whonamedit.com
• Gross image of Ask-Upmark kidney - nature.com