Solitary kidney

What does "Solitary kidney" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A solitary kidney is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where a person has only one kidney. This can happen in two ways: a person may be born with only one kidney, or they may have had a kidney removed due to disease or injury. Despite having only one kidney, many people with a solitary kidney can live healthy lives. The remaining kidney grows larger and works harder to make up for the missing one.

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