Pelvic Kidney: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Pelvic Kidney

Renal Pelvic Calculus

Microperc for the management of renal calculi in pelvic ectopic kidneys. [indianjurol.com]

pelvic stones: Horseshoe kidney with a calyceal stone and a pelvic calculus with moderate dilatation of the left collecting system Renal and pelvic stones: Pelvic left kidney [ultrasoundcases.info]

Pelvic kidney: Associated diseases and treatment. J Endourol 2007;21:836-42. 2. Holman E, Tóth C. [indianjurol.com]

Ectopic Kidney

LRN is a good option for managing localized renal tumor even in the pelvic kidney. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We presented a case report of laparoscopic-assisted PNL via direct pelvic puncture in a pelvic kidney stone and discussed previous published literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and one pelvic kidney - 1 in 3,000 crossed renal ectopia - 1 in 7,000 ectopic thoracic kidney - 1 in 13,000 solitary pelvic kidney - 1 in 22,000 Patients are most often asymptomatic [radiopaedia.org]

Supernumerary Kidney

Ectopic supernumerary pelvic kidney is a rare cause of a pelvic mass in the adolescent populations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

pelvic kidney - intrathoracic kidney *** Kidneys lie on same side, and are often fused together is referred to as? [quizlet.com]

Our opinion was sought, on and examination, the abdominal mass revealed a hydronephrotic pelvic kidney. [indianjurol.com]

Renal Malrotation

Ectopic kidneys that fail to ascend above the pelvic brim are commonly called pelvic kidneys. Bilateral cases have also been reported but are very rare. [casereports.in]

Donahoe PK, Hendren WH: Pelvic Kidney in infants and children: Experience with 16 cases. J Pediatr Surg 1980;15:486–495. [karger.com]

[…] been found, until last week, i knew i had a pelvic kidney which they doctors told me was the cause of all my urine infections i keep getting, latley its all got worse, i [ehealthforum.com]

Pyelolithotomy

Ectopic pelvic kidneys with renal stones are challenging to treat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was performed in a pelvic kidney with a large renal pelvis calculus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laparoscopic trans-peritoneal pyelolithotomy in a pelvic kidney. [sjkdt.org]

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome

We successfully used the laparoscopic Davydov procedure to create a functional neovagina despite the previous surgery and the presence of a pelvic kidney. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A centrally located 5.5 x 9 cm sized ectopic pelvic kidney was detected. Hormones and tumor markers were normal. Laparoscopy was planned. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report the management of an unusual case of atypical MRKH, unilateral gonadal agenesis, and solitary ectopic pelvic kidney with pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Agenesis of Uterus

Figure 1 Figure 1: Pelvic ultrasound showing an ectopic pelvic kidney indenting on the urinary bladder superiorly. [ispub.com]

Intravenous urogram [Figure 1] confirmed a single right pelvic kidney. The left kidney, pelvis and ureter were not visualized even in delayed film. [njssjournal.org]

She is hypertensive, having bilateral ectopic pelvic kidneys and left ovarian mass. She did not attain menarche. [mjdrdypu.org]

Congenital Anomaly of the Pelvis

Ectopic kidneys that fail to ascend above the pelvic brim are commonly called pelvic kidneys. Bilateral cases have also been reported but are very rare. [casereports.in]

[…] renal ectopia pancake kidney location ectopic kidney pelvic kidney fused pelvic kidney intrathoracic kidney crossed renal ectopia abnormal renal rotation nephroptosis shape [radiopaedia.org]

ureters and bladder, Renal Ectopia o Kidney does not ascend o Usually near the pelvic brim ; usually left - called pelvic kidney o If it is not symptomatic the only problem [examnnotes.com]

Isolated Partial Vaginal Agenesis

kidney associated with congenital absence of vagina and uterus. ( 5798972 ) Gupta U...Gupta AK 1969 15 Congenital absence of vagina. [malacards.org]

The various urinary tract anomalies described are renal agenesis, pelvic kidney, fusion anomaly like horse-shoe kidney and vesicoureteric reflux. [indianjurol.com]

Creation of a neovagina in Rokitansky patients with a pelvic kidney: Comparison of long-term results of the modified Vecchietti and McIndoe techniques. [ijps.org]

Bilateral Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

Every effort must be made to detect the other kidney to rule out ectopic kidney (lower lumbar or pelvic kidney). [ultrasound-images.com]

Fused pelvic kidney (pancake kidney) is much less common. A single pelvic kidney is served by two collecting systems and ureters. [msdmanuals.com]

Pelvic kidneys may be bilateral and are often associated with undescended testes and hypospadias. these images of pelvic kidney are courtesy of Sunil Yadav, MD. [ultrasound-images.com]

Congenital Bilateral Megacalycosis

KIDNEY Pathology: Due to lack of normal ascent of kidney during fetal life Anomalous vascular supply usually from lower aorta and/or iliac arteries Pelvic kidneys often have [sites.google.com]

Right side, pelvic kidney; left side, divided kidney with a bifid ureter 11 C. Right side, malrotation of the kidney; left side, bifid ureter and double kidney. D. [slideplayer.com]

Male Duplex kidneys Duplex (L) pelvic calyceal system with obstructed upper moiety. Lower ureter has a ureterocoele. [digitalcollections.lib.uct.ac.za]

Ectopic Ureter

The authors present a case of chronic, continuous low-grade urinary incontinence caused by the rare combination of a pelvic kidney and a single ectopic ureter draining into [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract A girl with continuous urinary incontinence was successfully treated by angiographic embolization of a hypoplastic pelvic kidney with a single unilateral vaginal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pelvic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an ectopic tumoral ureter draining a dysplastic pelvic kidney and inserted in the cervix of a bicornuate uterus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoplastic Kidney

Fused pelvic kidney (pancake kidney) is much less common. A single pelvic kidney is served by two collecting systems and ureters. [merckmanuals.com]

Ectopic Kidney Also called pelvic kidney, here the kidney fails to ascend normally. [clevelandurology.net]

We report a 12 years old boy who was diagnosed with WBS and had an ectopic pelvic hypoplastic left kidney, detected by ultrasonography and renal scintigraphy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Male Genital Tuberculosis

It can cause affect to the other organs like genital tract, pelvic area, kidney, spine and brain. [dynamicfertility.com]

It can thus cause secondary infections in the genital tract, pelvic area, kidneys, spine and brain. [babycenter.in]

Thus, when this bacterium affects the genital organs, it results into genital tuberculosis, which is also referred to as pelvic TB. [dynamicfertility.com]

Horseshoe Kidney

In the U.S. it is estimated that one in every 500 births are affected by fetal pelvic kidney. How Is a Fetal Pelvic Kidney or Horseshoe Kidney Diagnosed? [luriechildrens.org]

Other entities to be aware of, from purely and nomenclature point of view include: crossed fused renal ectopia pelvic kidney malrotated kidney [radiopaedia.org]

The other two main types are crossed fusion renal ectopia and a fused pelvic kidney. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Unilateral Renal Agenesis

Intravenous urogram [Figure 1] confirmed a single right pelvic kidney. The left kidney, pelvis and ureter were not visualized even in delayed film. [njssjournal.org]

Solitary Congenital Pelvic Kidney : An Extremely Rare Developmental Aberration. Clinical Nuclear Medicine 2003, 28(7): 616-617 [ispub.com]

The pelvic kidney is prone to obstruction, calculi and infection. The incidence is 1 in 2,200 and 1 in 3,000. A nonfunctional pelvic kidney may require removal. [patient.info]

Oculopalatoskeletal Syndrome

Fetal findings included bilateral cleft lip and palate, abnormality of the sacral spine, a right echogenic pelvic kidney, and brachycephaly. 3MC syndrome should be considered [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]

Traumatic Rupture of the Kidney

Becker A, Baig M, Becker A: Conservative management of grade V injury to an ectopic pelvic kidney following blunt trauma to the lower abdomen: a case report. [karger.com]

Pelvic kidney laceration: an unusual complication of percutaneous diagnostic peritoneal lavage--case report. J Trauma. 1994 Feb. 36(2):277-9. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] and certain other consequences of external causes › S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals › S37- Injury of urinary and pelvic [icd10data.com]

Renal Pelvis Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Feedback Contact Us Site Map High Quality Pathology Images of Benign and Malignant Neoplasms and Related Entities Renal Pelvic Tumors Home Genitourinary Kidney Renal Pelvic [webpathology.com]

PubMed/NCBI 8 Arisawa C, Fujii Y, Higashi Y, Owada F, Shimizu S and Kaneko K: Pelvic kidney associated with staghorn calculus and renal pelvic cancer: A case report. [spandidos-publications.com]

High Quality Pathology Images of Genitourinary, Kidney, Renal Pelvic Tumors Advertisement Follow us: 9531 Images : Last Website Update : April 20, 2019 Home About Us Acknowledgements [webpathology.com]

Congenital Vascular Anomalies of the Kidney

Pelvic kidneys often become hydronephrotic due to obstruction of the anteriorly placed ureter and an anomalous arterial supply. [jmscr.igmpublication.org]

The pelvic kidney is prone to obstruction, calculi and infection. The incidence is 1 in 2,200 and 1 in 3,000. A nonfunctional pelvic kidney may require removal. [patient.info]

Sporadic urologic anomalies were horseshoe kidney (3 cases) and pelvic kidney (4 cases). [oatext.com]

Agenesis or Aplasia of Uterine Body

Ultrasonography can be used to screen for the more common findings of renal agenesis or a pelvic kidney. [ijogr.com]

The various urinary tract anomalies described are renal agenesis, pelvic kidney, fusion anomaly like horse-shoe kidney and vesicoureteric reflux. [indianjurol.com]

Ectopic kidneys and ureters, particularly the solitary pelvic kidney, present a real hazard for the gynecologic surgeon. [glowm.com]

Kidney Contusion

“For a child with a pelvic kidney, an injury that causes blood in the urine can be a blessing in disguise,” Wang says. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Pelvic kidney laceration: an unusual complication of percutaneous diagnostic peritoneal lavage--case report. J Trauma. 1994 Feb. 36(2):277-9. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

One such condition is a “pelvic” kidney or a kidney that is abnormally positioned in the lower abdomen rather than higher and toward the back. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Double Ureter

pelvic kidney, 1:3,000, and crossed renal ectopia, 1:7,000. [anatomyatlases.org]

The pelvic kidney is prone to obstruction, calculi and infection. The incidence is 1 in 2,200 and 1 in 3,000. A nonfunctional pelvic kidney may require removal. [patient.info]

Occasionally (as in this case), the division gives rise to two separate pelvices in the same kidney; rarely, there are two separate kidneys. [mcgill.ca]

Fanconi Anemia Complementation Group P

Abnormality of the Vena Cava

Zucker M (2018) Congenital Solitary Pelvic Kidney Journal of Urology, VOL. 55, NO. 3, (256-259), Online publication date: 1-Mar-1946. [auajournals.org]

kidney [semanticscholar.org]

SHOWING 1-10 OF 27 REFERENCES Anatomical variants of inferior vena cava and renal veins. ( article in romanian language ) Bloodvessels of some cases of pelvic and horseshoe [semanticscholar.org]

MURCS Association

[…] left pelvic kidney. [birpublications.org]

She is hypertensive, having bilateral ectopic pelvic kidneys and left ovarian mass. She did not attain menarche. [mjdrdypu.org]

The single right pelvic kidney was within normal limits for size and appearance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pyonephrosis

Lower moiety pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) of the duplex kidney presenting with pyonephrosis in adults. Br J Radiol. 2003 Dec. 76(912):909-12. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Computed tomography scan with images through the kidneys showing dilation of the collecting system, increased renal pelvic wall thickness, and the presence of renal pelvic [emedicine.medscape.com]

kidney, horseshoe kidney). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Clear Cell Hidradenoma

The abdominal ultrasound and toraco-abdominal-pelvic CT suggested a right kidney tumor (suspicion of a Grawitz tumor, with no secondary lesions and no locoregional adenopathy [medichub.ro]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Vagina

Stage FIGO Vaginal Cancer by Stage Stage Description 5-Year Survival Rate* I Limited to the vaginal wall 75–95% II Invading paravaginal tissues 50–80% III Extending to the pelvic [msdmanuals.com]

FIGO Vaginal Cancer by Stage Stage Description 5-Year Survival Rate* I Limited to the vaginal wall 75–95% II Invading paravaginal tissues 50–80% III Extending to the pelvic [merckmanuals.com]

[…] wall and/or the lower third of the vagina and/or causing hydronephrosis or nonfunctioning kidney 30–60% IV Extending beyond the true pelvis and/or involving the bladder or [msdmanuals.com]

Fanconi Anemia Complementation Group D2

Horseshoe kidney Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism Micropenis Pelvic kidney Renal agenesis Renal duplication Abnormality of the immune system Leukemia Neutropenia Abnormality [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hypogonadism Abnormality of the eye Hypertelorism Hypotelorism Microphthalmia Strabismus Abnormality of the genitourinary system Cryptorchidism Duplicated collecting system Ectopic kidney [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]