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Fused pelvic kidney, a rare congenital anomaly, requires early diagnosis to prevent kidney damage. This case highlights multidetector row computed tomographic urography as a key diagnostic tool for cake kidney.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Radiology
Pediatric Nephrology

Background:

Cake (fused pelvic) kidney is a rare congenital renal anomaly.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent long-term renal impairment.

Observation:

This report details a case of fused pelvic kidney.
Diagnosis was achieved using multidetector row computed tomographic urography.

Findings:

Multidetector row computed tomographic urography enabled the diagnosis of cake kidney.
This represents the first reported case diagnosed with this imaging modality.

Implications:

Highlights the utility of multidetector row computed tomographic urography in diagnosing rare renal anomalies.
Emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing cake kidney to avoid complications.