Trifid pelvis with staghorn calculus managed by percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Abstract

A trifid pelvis is an extremely rare anomaly. It represents either a peduncular arrangement or elongation of the major calyces in association with a rudimentary pelvis. This anomaly becomes significant only in the presence of pathological conditions. We report a case of left sided trifid pelvis with a staghorn calculus managed by percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Keywords

• percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• trifid pelvis
• urolithiasis