A report of unusual crossed fused renal ectopia and minimal invasive management of calculi

Surg Radiol Anat. 2007 Jul;29(5):393-5. doi: 10.1007/s00276-007-0223-3. Epub 2007 Jun 21.

Abstract

Crossed renal ectopias with fusion are rare anomalies of the kidney. Urinary upper tract anatomy is modified and urinary stones may occur. We report such a case, with precise anatomical description of the kidneys and the successful management of a stone with minimal invasive techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney Calculi / complications*
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Calculi / therapy
  • Lithotripsy
  • Male
  • Stents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed