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[Two cases of crossed renal ectopia without fusion]
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Crossed renal ectopia, a rare congenital anomaly, was observed in two patients without fusion. Both individuals had normal renal function and were managed with follow-up care.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Congenital renal anomalies are diverse, with crossed renal ectopia being a rare condition.
- Understanding the presentation and management of rare renal anomalies is crucial for clinical practice.
Observation:
- Two cases of non-fused crossed renal ectopia are presented: a 26-year-old woman with infertility and a 28-year-old man with hypospadias.
- Diagnostic imaging included intravenous pyelography, renoscintigraphy, retrograde pyelography, and abdominal aortography.
Findings:
- Both patients exhibited crossed renal ectopia without fusion, incidentally discovered during investigations for unrelated conditions.
- Renal function was unimpaired in both cases, and patients were asymptomatic regarding their renal anomaly.
Implications:
- This report contributes to the limited literature on non-fused crossed renal ectopia, with 30 cases now reported in Japan.
- The findings suggest that asymptomatic cases with normal renal function can be managed conservatively with follow-up.