Author/Authors :
TÜRKVATAN, Aysel Türkiye Yüksek Ġhtisas Hastanesi - Radyoloji Bölümü, turkey , SENOL, Eyüp Türkiye Yüksek Ġhtisas Hastanesi - Radyoloji Bölümü, turkey , ÖZDEMiR, Mustafa Türkiye Yüksek Ġhtisas Hastanesi - Radyoloji Bölümü, turkey , ÖLÇER, Tülay Türkiye Yüksek Ġhtisas Hastanesi - Radyoloji Bölümü, turkey , CUMHUR, Turhan Türkiye Yüksek Ġhtisas Hastanesi - Radyoloji Bölümü, turkey
Title Of Article :
FUSED PELVIC (‘CAKE’) KIDNEY: AN INCIDENTAL FINDING IN A 77-YEAR-OLD PATIENT
Abstract :
Fused pelvic ( cake ) kidney is a rare congenital anomaly of the genitourinary system. When a fused pelvic kidney is diagnosed, further evaluation should be performed to assess the status of the kidneys and exclude other associated congenital anomalies. The early diagnosis of potential complications that may accompany this anomaly are important to prevent permanent renal impairment. Multidetector computed tomographic urography enables a comprehensive evaluation of patients with fused pelvic kidney in a single examination. In this report, we present the multidetector computed tomographic angiography and urography findings of a 77-year-old patient with a fused pelvic kidney, diagnosed incidentally. We also review the present literature and discuss the embrology, anatomic features and clinical significance of this rare anomaly with an emphasis on its multidetector computed tomography findings.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Fused pelvic kidney , cake kidney , complete renal fusion , multidetector computed tomography , urography
JournalTitle :
Journal Of Istanbul Faculty Of Medicine
