any pathology of the urinary tract

an inflammation of the kidney

kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure

kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure

renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes

inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance