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Khatib N, Bronshtein M, Bachar G, Beloosesky R, Ginsberg Y, Zmora O, Weiner Z, Gover A. Fetal Renal Duplicated Collecting System at 14-16 Weeks of Gestation. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7124. [PMID: 38002736 PMCID: PMC10672134 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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(1) Background: To examine the incidence of the prenatal diagnosis of the renal double-collecting system (rDCS) and describe its clinical outcome and associated genetic abnormalities. (2) Methods: This retrospective study included women who attended the obstetric clinic for early fetal anatomic sonography with findings of a renal DCS. Diagnosis was conducted by an expert sonographer using defined criteria. (3) Results: In total, 29,268 women underwent early ultrasound anatomical screening at 14-16 weeks, and 383 cases of rDCS were diagnosed (prevalence: 1:76). Associated abnormalities were diagnosed in eleven pregnancies; four had chromosomal aberrations. No chromosomal abnormalities were reported in isolated cases. Ectopic uretrocele and dysplastic kidney were diagnosed in 6 (1.5%) and 5 (1.3%) fetuses, respectively. One girl was diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and recurrent UTIs, and two boys were diagnosed with undescended testis. The recurrence rate of rDCS was 8% in subsequent pregnancies. (4) Conclusions: In light of its benign nature, we speculate that isolated rDCS may be considered a benign anatomic variant, but a repeat examination in the third trimester is recommended to assess hydronephrosis.
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- Nizar Khatib
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel (Y.G.)
- Department of Ob/Gyn, RAMBAM Health Care Campus-Israel, Haifa 3109601, Israel;
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- Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Ob/Gyn, RAMBAM Health Care Campus-Israel, Haifa 3109601, Israel;
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- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel (Y.G.)
- Department of Ob/Gyn, RAMBAM Health Care Campus-Israel, Haifa 3109601, Israel;
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- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel (Y.G.)
- Department of Ob/Gyn, RAMBAM Health Care Campus-Israel, Haifa 3109601, Israel;
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv-University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;
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- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel (Y.G.)
- Department of Ob/Gyn, RAMBAM Health Care Campus-Israel, Haifa 3109601, Israel;
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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Yener S, Pehlivanoğlu C, Akis Yıldız Z, Ilce HT, Ilce Z. Duplex Kidney Anomalies and Associated Pathologies in Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e25777. [PMID: 35812643 PMCID: PMC9270195 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction: Duplex renal collecting systems are one of the most common congenital anomalies of the urinary tract. The exact prevalence of this anomaly is difficult to ascertain because most patients are asymptomatic, and the abnormality is frequently detected incidentally. The aim of this study is to retrospectively review the demographic characteristics and different clinical presentations, related pathology, and treatment methods of patients with duplex system anomaly who applied to our institution, with a literature review. Methods: This is a retrospective study, performed at the Department of Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Surgery, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, a tertiary center, from 2010 to 2021. Age, gender, presenting symptoms, and associated anomalies were determined in all patients. Asymptomatic patients with variants of duplex kidney anomaly detected incidentally did not require any surgical intervention. Necessary surgical interventions were performed depending on the pathologies of other symptomatic patients associated with duplex kidney anomaly variants. Results: A total of 239 patients had duplex systems. The patients were divided into two groups according to their age, 0-24 months (newborn and infant) and over 24 months. There were 45 (18.8%) patients in the 1st group and 194 (81.1%) patients in the 2nd group. It was seen that the most common symptom in 85 (35.6%) patients was urinary tract infection (UTI). It was observed that 5 (2%) patients had no symptoms and were detected during routine screening. When comorbidities detected with the duplex system were examined, the most common ones were antenatal hydronephrosis 23 (9.6%). Ureterocele excision was performed in ten patients, laparoscopic heminephrectomy was performed in six patients, and ureteroneocystostomy was performed in one patient. Conclusions: It is important that magnetic resonance urography (MRU) duplex renal collecting systems, which is a current imaging method used in the evaluation of the duplex system, provide detailed information about the morphology and function and are useful in the evaluation of associated anomalies. Diagnosis and treatment before it becomes symptomatic or results in further kidney damage are important for the preservation of renal function in advanced follow-ups.
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Zhu W, Li Z, Fan S, Wang X, Yang K, Xiong G, Li X, Zhou L. Management of tuberculous-contracted bladder with bilateral duplex collecting system: a case report with modified robotic urinary tract reconstructive surgery. Transl Androl Urol 2021; 10:3891-3898. [PMID: 34804831 PMCID: PMC8575570 DOI: 10.21037/tau-21-535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Tuberculous bladder contracture with a bilateral duplicated collecting system is rare. According to anatomic variation, the surgical treatment strategy is highly individualized. We illustrate our robotic technique of urinary tract reconstruction. A 19-year-old girl with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) as a young child presented with a complaint of increasing frequency of micturition, nocturia, urgency, and urge incontinence starting at the age of 17. Clinical and imaging examinations demonstrated tuberculous contracted bladder with a bilateral duplex collecting system. The patient underwent a robot-assisted Institute of Urology Peking University (IUPU) orthotopic ileal neobladder reconstruction. This is a modified urinary tract reconstructive method, including resection of the end of the duplex ureters and diseased contracted bladder with preservation of the proximal urethra and bladder neck, ileal harvesting and IUPU strategy to reconstruct an ileal neobladder, uretero-ileal anastomosis and neobladder-bladder neck anastomosis. The patient remained symptom-free without recurrence of TB and had improved renal function during the one-year follow-up after surgery. Thus, our robot-assisted IUPU orthotopic ileal neobladder reconstruction method is an effective approach for this benign case. It can effectively increase bladder capacity, reduce intravesical pressure, and improve symptoms such as urination frequency and urgency.
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- Weijie Zhu
- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,National Urological Cancer Centre, Beijing, China
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Xie N, Huang X, Zhou J, Zhang H, Ma W. CTU findings of duplex kidney in kidney: A rare duplicated renal malformation. Open Med (Wars) 2021; 16:651-654. [PMID: 33977147 PMCID: PMC8060981 DOI: 10.1515/med-2021-0271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Duplex kidney is a common congenital malformation appeared as duplication of pelvis and ureter. However, renal duplication within sinus renalis is an extremely rare variation of the renal collecting system. In this study, we report a case of an asymptomatic kidney disease in a 33-year-old man, who demonstrates abnormal echo of renal sinus anomaly discovered incidentally in ultrasound examination. Computed tomography urography (CTU) exhibited the other small duplex kidney located in renal sinus. In the excretory phase images, the contrast medium within its small renal pelvis could be seen to flow into the right major renal calices. This case exhibited a very rare anatomical variation of duplicated renal malformation.
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- Nanai Xie
- Department of Radiology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Third Affiliated Hospital (Provisional) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China
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- Department of Radiology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Third Affiliated Hospital (Provisional) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China
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- Department of Radiology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Third Affiliated Hospital (Provisional) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China
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- Department of Radiology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Third Affiliated Hospital (Provisional) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China
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- Department of Radiology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Third Affiliated Hospital (Provisional) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China
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Gerwinn T, Gnannt R, Weber DM, Gobet R, Mazzone L. Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy vs. Common Sheath Ureteral Reimplantation in Children With Duplex Kidney Anomalies. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:637544. [PMID: 33681111 PMCID: PMC7930208 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.637544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy (LUU) has been proposed as an alternative to common sheath ureteral reimplantation (CSUR) in children with symptomatic duplex kidneys. However, data is limited for LUU in the pediatric population. The aim of this study was to analyze our experience with LUU and to compare the results with those after CSUR to assess whether a less invasive surgical approach could be a valid alternative. Patients and methods: The data of all children with duplex kidneys who underwent either LUU or CSUR at our center from 2006 to 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. After parental counseling, the option of LUU was provided as an alternative to CSUR for unilateral procedures and in the absence of vesicoureteral reflux to the receiving ureter. Baseline characteristics, indication for surgery, hospitalization and operative times, and intraoperative, post-operative, and late complications were analyzed. Preoperative and 1-year post-operative sonographies were reviewed by a pediatric radiologist. Increasing renal pelvic diameter (Δ >5 mm) was regarded as a sign of ureteral obstruction. Results: Forty children were included in this study, with 16 children receiving LUU and 24 children receiving CSUR. The children had a mean age of 2.7 years (7 months-9.8 years) and were followed up in our outpatient clinic for an average of 3.9 years (3 months-10.6 years) after surgery. The median hospital stay was 2 days shorter after LUU. Initially, a considerably longer time was needed for LUU, but after more experience was gained, similar operative times were observed for both procedures. Complications were encountered in both groups. After LUU, two patients developed anastomotic leakage: one was managed conservatively, and one required temporary nephrostomy. In the CSUR group, one patient developed vesicoureteral obstruction during follow-up and required reoperation with LUU. The occurrence of post-operative urinary tract infections was similar in both groups. No complications related to the ureteral stump after LUU arose. Conclusion: LUU is a safe and efficacious treatment option for children with duplex kidney anomalies and can be used as an alternative to CSUR. All children receiving LUU showed a non-obstructive, patent anastomosis and no signs for stenotic compromise of the receiving ureter.
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- Tim Gerwinn
- Division of Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Zhu X, Wang J, Zhu H, Huang L, Chen C, Wang L, Dong J, Ge Z, Ma G, Guo Y, Huang S. Lich-Gregoir vesico-ureteral reimplantation for duplex kidney anomalies in the pediatric population: a retrospective cohort study between laparoscopic and open surgery. Transl Pediatr 2021; 10:26-32. [PMID: 33633934 PMCID: PMC7882287 DOI: 10.21037/tp-20-163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study is to compare the Lich-Gregoir vesico-ureteral reimplantation in laparoscopy and open surgery. METHODS In this case control study, we enrolled pediatric patients who were diagnosed with unilateral duplex kidney and had underwent surgical treatment. The surgical treatments were either conventional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. We collected the basic demographic data and extracted the operative-related statistics such as operation time, blood loss, length of hospital stay, pain level, and post-operative complications. The two groups were compared using Student's t-test. RESULTS A total of 90 subjects were enrolled. Of the enrolled subjects, 35 underwent open surgery and 55 underwent laparoscopic surgery. There were no observable difference in the basic demographics between two groups (P>0.05). The duration of operation in laparoscopic surgery group was significantly shorter than in the open surgery group (95.60±5.25 vs. 108.70±3.12 min, P=0.040). It was also noted that the amount of blood loss, length of hospital stay, drainage level, and the mean visual analog scale in laparoscopic group were significantly lower (P<0.05). The total incidence of complications in the laparoscopic and open surgery groups were 16.36% and 37.14%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic Lich-Gregoir vesico-ureteral reimplantation surgery management can be successful, clinically effective, and safe for pediatric population with functional duplex kidneys, and is better than the open surgery techniques.
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- Xiaojiang Zhu
- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Pan Y, Chen G, Chen H, Zhu Y, Chen H. The left ureterocele and stone of calyceal diverticulum in the patient with bilateral incomplete duplex kidneys managed by flexible ureteroscopy: a case report and literature review. BMC Urol 2020; 20:35. [PMID: 32228555 PMCID: PMC7106577 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-020-00604-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Duplex kidneys are one of the most common renal congenital abnormalities, mostly asymptomatic and of no clinical significance. There are little reports about the left ureterocele and stone of calyceal diverticulum in patients with bilateral incomplete duplex kidneys managed by flexible ureteroscopy. CASE PRESENTATION A 69-year-old Chinese woman was presented with left waist pain for 1 month. A preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan and intravenous pyelogram revealed the left ureterocele which located in the left ureterovesical junction, and stone of calyceal diverticulum which located in the upper kidney of left incomplete duplex kidneys. The ureterocele was confirmed in view of ureteroscopy and the holmium laser was used for the resection of ureterocele. It took us a lot of efforts to find out the stone because of diverticular neck stenosis. Fortunately, when diverticular neck stenosis was incised internally by holmium laser, the stone was discovered clearly and removed using the holmium laser and nitinol stone basket through flexible ureteroscopy. A double-J ureteral stent was inserted and remained in place for 1 month. The symptom disappeared postoperatively and no complications were developed during the placement of the stent. There were no stone residents observed on CT scan before removing the ureteral stent 1 month later. CONCLUSIONS Flexible ureteroscopy with holmium laser is feasible to manage the ureterocele and calyceal diverticulum stones in patients with bilateral incomplete duplex kidneys in one operation.
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- Yang Pan
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Road Youyi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Road Youyi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Road Youyi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Road Youyi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Road Youyi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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Bhoil R, Sood D, Singh YP, Nimkar K, Shukla A. An Ectopic Pelvic Kidney. Pol J Radiol 2015; 80:425-7. [PMID: 26413178 PMCID: PMC4571541 DOI: 10.12659/pjr.894603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background If a kidney does not ascend as it should in normal fetal development, it remains in the pelvic area and is called a pelvic kidney. Often a person with a pelvic kidney will go through his/her whole life unaware of this condition, unless it is discovered during neonatal kidney ultrasound screening or if complications arise later in life due to this or a completely different reason and the condition is noted during investigations. Generally, this is not a harmful condition but it can lead to complications like in our case. With appropriate testing and treatment, if needed, an ectopic kidney should cause no serious long-term health complications and all that may be required for the patient is reassurance with advice to follow up at regular intervals. Case Report A 28-year-old male presented with recurrent pain in his lower left abdomen for one month and an episode of hematuria 3 days earlier accompanied by an attack of acute pain lasting for 3–4 hours. He gave a history of passing 2 small (about 5 mm each) calculi in his urine after the occurrence of hematuria, following which pain decreased in intensity. No history of fever was present. Conclusions Although a simple ectopic kidney seldom causes symptoms, the association of malrotation of the renal pelvis with calculus increases the risk of hematuria and/or hydronephrosis, presenting with colicky pain as in the present case. The clinician should be aware of these in such a case. If asymptomatic, no treatment is required. However, the patient should be advised to have follow-up ultrasounds at regular intervals to detect complications like calculus, hydronephrosis, etc. With appropriate testing and treatment, if required, an ectopic kidney should not cause serious long-term health complications.
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- Rohit Bhoil
- Department of Radiology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Uy N, Reidy K. Developmental Genetics and Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract. J Pediatr Genet 2015; 5:51-60. [PMID: 27617142 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are common birth defects and the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in children. There is a wide spectrum of renal abnormalities, from mild hydronephrosis to more severe cases, such as bilateral renal dysplasia. The etiology of the majority of cases of CAKUT remains unknown, but there is increasing evidence that genomic imbalance contributes to the pathogenesis of CAKUT. Advances in human and mouse genetics have contributed to increased understanding of the pathophysiology of CAKUT. Mutations in genes involved in both transcription factors and signal transduction pathways involved in renal development are associated with CAKUT. Large cohort studies suggest that copy number variants, genomic, or de novo mutations may explain up to one-third of all cases of CAKUT. One of the major challenges to the use of genetic information in the clinical setting remains the lack of strict genotype-phenotype correlation. However, identifying genetic causes of CAKUT may lead to improved diagnosis of extrarenal complications. With the advent of decreasing costs for whole genome and exome sequencing, future studies focused on genotype-phenotype correlations, gene modifiers, and animal models of gene mutations will be needed to translate genetic advances into improved clinical care.
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- Natalie Uy
- Department of Pediatrics/Nephrology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics/Nephrology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, United States
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Doery AJ, Ang E, Ditchfield MR. Duplex kidney: not just a drooping lily. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2015; 59:149-53. [PMID: 25708100 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Duplex kidneys are common, mostly asymptomatic and of no clinical significance. However, they can be associated with significant pathology, often with long-term morbidity. There is minimal literature on the review of the duplex kidney, its associated anomalies and complications. The purpose of this paper is to review our experience of imaging the spectrum of abnormalities associated with duplex kidneys in the paediatric population and correlate this with contemporary literature. METHOD A retrospective review of the radiology database in a tertiary paediatric centre was performed. A word search of the Radiology Information System for 'duplex' of patients under the age of 16 was undertaken and limited to studies performed between 2006 and 2013. RESULTS Two hundred seventy-four patients were identified (age range 0-16, median 3 years, gender 59.9% female) who had 836 studies: ultrasound 598/836 (71.6%), nuclear medicine 180/836 (21.5%), micturating cystourethrogram 52/836 (6.2%), MRI 5/836 (<1%) and CT scan 1/836 (<1%). Patients were categorised as duplex and no complication (151/274 = 55.1%), upper moiety obstruction, lower moiety reflux/scarring, multicystic dysplastic kidney, abnormal ureteric insertion and other pathology. CONCLUSION Duplex kidneys are common and often not clinically significant. However, this study demonstrates almost 50% of paediatric patients investigated for duplex kidneys had complications requiring treatment. The most common complications were upper moiety obstruction associated with a ureterocele and lower moiety vesicoureteric reflux. Ultrasound was the most common modality for early detection of these complications.
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- Ashlea J Doery
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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