The Pan African Medical Journal (Apr 2016)

Supernumerary right kidney with it own urethra: a case report and literature review

  • Ilunga Kandolo Simon,
  • Matungulu Matungulu Charles,
  • Musau Nkola Angel,
  • Kimba Mukanya Pascal,
  • Mwarabu Much'apa Bienfait,
  • Lumbu Nora,
  • Ndaie Kabamba Julie,
  • Kabange Umba Irene,
  • Elmer Delgado,
  • Kabyla Ilunga Benjamin,
  • Mashini Ngongo Ghislain

DOI
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2016.23.231.8595
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 231

Abstract

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There are only a few reports on supernumerary kidney However, its discovery being difficult in places where diagnostic facilities are not easily accessible. We present a case of A 9 year old girl with a congenital malformation and supernumerary kidney at right upper pole of the right kidney with a mega urethra in which there is pus. The main complaint was a mild, persistent lower abdominal pain associated with virginal reflux. Urine analysis and culture as well as serum blood values were within normal limits. The diagnosis of visceral malformations, particularly a supernumerary kidney is not easy, especially in an environment where diagnostic facilities are not easily accessible.

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