A child with a congenital kidney disorder has salt-wasting (polyuria, polydipsia) rather than early hypertension. Which diagnosis is more likely?
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Correct answer: Nephronophthisis
Nephronophthisis often presents with a concentrating defect (polyuria/polydipsia) rather than hypertension; PKD typically leads to hypertension.
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