South African Journal of Radiology (Feb 2025)

Incidentally detected right partially fused, malrotated, supernumerary kidney

  • Nishanth Raavani Kumaraswamy,
  • Sushmita Balol,
  • Vittal Manohar,
  • Yashwanth Naik,
  • Shubha Tavarakere Shamasundara

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v29i1.3054
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 29, no. 1
pp. e1 – e3

Abstract

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Supernumerary kidney (SK) is an uncommon anomaly of the urinary tract, usually occurring on the left side. A rare case of a partially-fused, SK on the right side is presented. The diagnosis is made through the identification of a distinct pelvicalyceal system along with its supplying renal artery and vein, utilising ultrasound, CT, or MRI. Contribution: Correct diagnosis of partially-fused, supernumerary kidneys based on imaging is crucial to avoid unnecessary procedures, so that asymptomatic cases are managed conservatively.

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