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[Crossed renal ectopy without fusion associated with lithiasis].

A Mottola1, R Bartoletti, A Dami

  • 1Instituto de Urología, Universidad de Florencia, Italia.

Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A rare congenital anomaly, crossed unfused renal ectopia with lithiasis, was incidentally found during an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). This case highlights the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of this uncommon condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Renal ectopia, a congenital condition where kidneys are abnormally positioned, is rare.
  • Crossed unfused renal ectopia is a specific subtype characterized by both kidneys located on the same side of the spine without fusion.
  • Lithiasis, or stone formation, can be a complicating factor in renal anomalies.

Observation:

  • A case of crossed unfused renal ectopia incidentally discovered during an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is presented.
  • The patient presented with features necessitating an IVP, leading to the incidental diagnosis of this rare anomaly.
  • The presence of lithiasis (kidney stones) was noted in conjunction with the ectopic kidneys.

Findings:

  • The study describes the clinical presentation and diagnostic process for this specific case.

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  • Diagnostic imaging, specifically IVP, was crucial in identifying the crossed unfused renal ectopia and associated lithiasis.
  • Management strategies for this rare condition are discussed based on the case.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to the understanding of the clinical spectrum of crossed unfused renal ectopia.
    • It underscores the importance of diagnostic imaging in identifying rare congenital renal anomalies.
    • The findings may inform diagnostic and treatment approaches for similar rare urological conditions.