Duplex collecting system in a pelvic kidney - an unusual combination

Authors

  • Francesca Giorlando
  • Edoardo Macchi
  • Chiara Recaldini
  • Anna Leonardi
  • Carlo Fugazzola

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v11i12.2991

Keywords:

Kidney, Ectopic, Duplex, Abnormalities, CT

Abstract

Pelvic kidney is a relatively common renal malformation as well as duplex kidney; however the unilateral coexistence of these abnormalities is not frequently found. We present a case of a young woman with a history of hypertension in whom a pelvic and dysmorphic left kidney was discovered during ultrasound examination performed for the study of the renal arteries. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography imaging revealed a duplex pelvic kidney. This combination is very rare; we have not found a similar case reported in the literature.

Author Biographies

Francesca Giorlando

Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Varese, V.le Borri 57, 21100, Varese

Edoardo Macchi

Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Varese, V.le Borri 57, 21100, Varese

Chiara Recaldini

Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Varese, V.le Borri 57, 21100, Varese

Anna Leonardi

Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Varese, V.le Borri 57, 21100, Varese

Carlo Fugazzola

Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Varese, V.le Borri 57, 21100, Varese
Duplex collecting system in a pelvic kidney - an unusual combination by Francesca Giorlando et al.

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Published

2017-12-13

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 12 (2017)

Section

Genitourinary Radiology

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