An uncommon encounter: crossed fused renal ectopia with singular ureter: a case report.


Journal

Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
04 Aug 2024
Historique:
received: 15 05 2024
accepted: 09 07 2024
medline: 4 8 2024
pubmed: 4 8 2024
entrez: 3 8 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Crossed fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is a common congenital anomaly where one kidney is positioned abnormally on the opposite side of the midline, often fused with the other kidney. However, single ureter draining crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare occurrence. Here, we report a case of crossed fused renal ectopia with a single ureter in a 46-year-old Nepali male who presented with history of lithuria. Computed tomography revealed that the left kidney was situated on the right side and fused with the right kidney. The renal pelvises of both kidneys were fused, and a single ureter, located on the right side, was draining both kidneys into the bladder. The patient was advised to have regular follow-ups. Crossed fused renal ectopia with a single ureter represents a rare renal anomaly. Asymptomatic patients can typically be managed conservatively. Regular follow-up is recommended to monitor renal function, calculus formation, infections, and malignant changes.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Crossed fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is a common congenital anomaly where one kidney is positioned abnormally on the opposite side of the midline, often fused with the other kidney. However, single ureter draining crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare occurrence.
CASE REPORT METHODS
Here, we report a case of crossed fused renal ectopia with a single ureter in a 46-year-old Nepali male who presented with history of lithuria. Computed tomography revealed that the left kidney was situated on the right side and fused with the right kidney. The renal pelvises of both kidneys were fused, and a single ureter, located on the right side, was draining both kidneys into the bladder. The patient was advised to have regular follow-ups.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Crossed fused renal ectopia with a single ureter represents a rare renal anomaly. Asymptomatic patients can typically be managed conservatively. Regular follow-up is recommended to monitor renal function, calculus formation, infections, and malignant changes.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39097744
doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04689-8
pii: 10.1186/s13256-024-04689-8
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

352

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Prajwal Dahal (P)

Consultant Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. meprajwal7@gmail.com.

Kapil Dawadi (K)

Consultant Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ongden Yonjen Tamang (OY)

Consultant Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sabina Parajuli (S)

Resident PGY-1 Pathology, Department of Pathology, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Natasha Dhakal (N)

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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