Ectopic kidney

Malposition of the kidney
Medical condition
Ectopic kidney
Other namesRenal ectopia
Ectopic crossed fused kidney in a fetus approx. 34 weeks
SpecialtyNephrology

Ectopic kidney describes a kidney that is not located in its usual position (ectopia). It results from the kidney failing to ascend from its origin in the true pelvis or from a superiorly ascended kidney located in the thorax.[1]

It has an incidence of approximately 1/900.[2]

See also

  • Crossed dystopia

References

  1. ^ "Ectopic Kidney - Renal Ectopia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications". Medindia. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Ectopic Kidney". Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
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