[Crossed renal ectopia discovered incidentally: about one case report]

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Congenital Abnormalities
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Crossed renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly where both kidneys are situated on the same side of the spine.
• The ureter from the ectopic kidney typically crosses the midline to enter the bladder on the contralateral side.
• Renal fusion is frequently observed in this condition, which is often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.

Observation:

• A 36-year-old patient with no prior medical history presented with acute cholecystitis.
• The patient developed a perivesicular abscess secondary to the cholecystitis.
• Crossed renal ectopia was incidentally discovered during the workup for the acute condition.

Findings:

• The case report details a patient with incidentally discovered crossed renal ectopia.
• The discussion includes etiopathogenic, clinical, radiological, and therapeutic aspects of this malformation.
• This highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in complex clinical presentations.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of recognizing crossed renal ectopia, even when asymptomatic.
• Understanding the clinical and radiological features aids in diagnosis and management.
• Further research into the etiopathogenesis and long-term implications of crossed renal ectopia is warranted.