Fused Right Supernumerary Kidney: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sagun Manandhar Department of Radiology and Imaging, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Ashish Khanal Department of Radiology and Imaging, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.4563

Keywords:

congenital anomaly; CT urography; fused; supernumerary kidney.

Abstract

Supernumerary kidney is a rare clinical entity with fused supernumerary kidney being even rarer. Caudally located fused right supernumerary kidney with multiple nephrolithiasis was diagnosed in a 69-years-old lady by Computed Tomography Urography. A separate renal artery arising from the abdominal aorta as well as separate renal vein draining into the inferior vena cava was present along with right sided bifid collecting system. Embryological basis of origin of supernumerary kidney, its diagnosis, clinical significance and management are discussed.

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Published

2019-10-31

How to Cite

Manandhar, S., & Khanal, A. (2019). Fused Right Supernumerary Kidney: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 57(219). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.4563

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Case Reports