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  • Kidney enlargement, a condition in which the kidneys balloon beyond their normal size, indicates an underlying illness. The General Practice Notebook (GPNotebook) website lists hydronephrosis, polycystic disease, renal cell carcinoma and Wilms' tumor as the disorders most likely to cause the condition.

    Diagnosis by Touch

    An examining doctor usually cannot feel a person's kidneys, according to Merck, so an enlarged kidney literally stands out during this procedure.

    Hydronephrosis

    Hydronephrosis, a condition where the kidneys retain excessive urine, can cause kidneys to swell, according to GPNotebook.

    Polycystic Disease

    The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse describes polycystic disease as a genetic disorder that creates fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, causing enlargement as well as organ damage.

    Renal Cell Carcinoma

    GPNotebook states that renal cell carcinoma forms cancerous tumors and can enlarge the kidneys.

    Wilms' Tumor

    Children with enlarged kidneys may have a condition known as Wilms' tumor, according to GPN.

    Source:

    Merck: Diagnosis

    GP Notebook: Kidney enlargement

    NKUDIC: Polycystic Kidney Disease

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