Pelvic kidney

Pelvic kidney
Synonyms	Ectopic kidney
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Often asymptomatic, may include abdominal pain, urinary tract infection
Complications	Hydronephrosis, kidney stones, urinary tract infection
Onset	Congenital
Duration	Lifelong
Types	N/A
Causes	Developmental anomaly during embryogenesis
Risks	Urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis, hypertension
Diagnosis	Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI
Differential diagnosis	Horseshoe kidney, crossed fused renal ectopia
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Often none required, surgery if complications arise
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Generally good if no complications
Frequency	1 in 2,200 to 1 in 3,000 births
Deaths	N/A

Pelvic Kidney is a medical condition where one or both of the kidneys fail to ascend from the pelvis during fetal development. This condition is a type of Ectopic Kidney, a broader term for a kidney that is not located in its usual position.

Causes

Pelvic Kidney is a congenital condition, meaning it is present at birth. It occurs when the kidney or kidneys fail to ascend from the pelvis to their normal position in the abdomen during fetal development. The exact cause of this failure to ascend is not known, but it may be related to genetic factors or environmental influences during pregnancy.

Symptoms

Many people with a Pelvic Kidney do not have any symptoms and the condition is often discovered during a medical examination for another reason. However, some people may experience symptoms such as pain in the lower back or abdomen, urinary tract infections, or kidney stones.

Diagnosis

Pelvic Kidney is usually diagnosed through imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. These tests can show the location of the kidneys and any associated abnormalities.

Treatment

Treatment for Pelvic Kidney is usually not necessary unless the condition is causing symptoms or complications. In some cases, surgery may be needed to reposition the kidney or to treat complications such as kidney stones or urinary tract infections.

See Also

• Kidney
• Ectopic Kidney
• Kidney Stones
• Urinary Tract Infections