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Free supernumerary kidney: a case report and review
The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1981
Summary
A rare case of a free supernumerary kidney was identified. This asymptomatic condition, featuring three distinct kidneys, was diagnosed using excretory urography and angiography.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Supernumerary kidneys are rare congenital anomalies.
- Most cases are associated with other urinary tract malformations.
- Asymptomatic presentations are uncommon.
Observation:
- A case of a free supernumerary kidney is presented.
- The patient was asymptomatic.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed three separate renal structures.
Findings:
- Excretory urography demonstrated three distinct kidneys.
- Angiography confirmed the vascular supply to all three kidneys.
- The supernumerary kidney was anatomically separate and functional.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in diagnosing rare renal anomalies.
- Contributes to the understanding of supernumerary kidney variations.
- Suggests that asymptomatic presentations are possible and may be incidentally discovered.