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[Kidney calculus episode in a supernumerary 3rd kidney]
J Eberle1, E Schwarz, K Abbrederis
1Urologische Abteilung, Landeskrankenhaus Bregenz. johannes.eberle@hirslanden.ch
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|September 7, 2002
Summary
A rare supernumerary kidney, an extra encapsulated organ with its own blood supply, caused pelvic pain due to hydronephrosis. Modern diagnostics enabled conservative management of this functioning third kidney.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Anatomy
Background:
- Supernumerary kidney is a rare congenital renal anomaly.
- It presents as a distinct, encapsulated accessory organ with independent vascular and excretory systems.
- This condition is infrequently encountered in clinical practice.
Observation:
- A patient presented with acute abdominopelvic pain attributed to hydronephrosis.
- The cause was identified as a third, supernumerary kidney located in the pelvis, posterior to the urinary bladder.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence and location of the supernumerary kidney.
- The accessory kidney was found to be well-functioning despite the obstructive complication.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare anatomical variations in the differential diagnosis of abdominopelvic pain.
- Modern diagnostic techniques facilitate accurate identification and conservative management of symptomatic supernumerary kidneys.
- Successful conservative treatment can preserve the function of these accessory renal units.