Megacalycosis

Megacalycosis and its Causes Megacalyx is an abnormal enlargement of the renal calyces Megacalycosis, also known as megacalyx, is a condition in which the renal calyxes increase in size and number. This can be caused by various reasons such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney

Megacalycosis is a disease of the genitourinary system characterized by polypous growth of the renal calyces. This pathological process leads to their deformation, displacement, compression and torsion of the ureter. As a result, the outflow of urine is disrupted and the pressure in the renal pelvis increases. The kidney calyces expand, and the parenchyma of the organ is replaced by connective tissue.