A Case of Horseshoe Kidney Associated with Hydronephrosis and Staghorn Calculi.
- Author:
Sang Ik KIM
1
;
Dae Kul AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Kwang-Ju Christian Hospital, Kwang Ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Horseshoe kidney;
Staghorn calculi
- MeSH:
Calculi*;
Humans;
Hydronephrosis*;
Kidney Calculi;
Kidney*;
Nephrectomy
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1994;35(8):915-917
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Horseshoe kidney is a nonfatal anomaly of renal development characterized by fusion of one poles of both kidneys. Most clinical problems are caused by infection, hydronephrosis and renal calculi. Herein, we report a case of horseshoe kidney with staghorn calculi and hydronephrosis in a 66 year-old-woman. The patient was managed by division of the isthmus and left nephrectomy with a good result.
