Clinics in diagnostic imaging (67). Hydronephrotic horseshoe kidneys with multiple calculi

Singapore Med J. 2001 Nov;42(11):540-4.

Abstract

Horseshoe kidney is the commonest congenital renal anomaly. Its inherently-poor drainage system renders the patient prone to stone formation. A 56-year-old man with bilateral renal stones in a horseshoe system associated with hydronephrosis is presented. He was treated successfully with bilateral CT-guided percutaneous nephrostomy and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. Various treatment options, including ESWL, PCNL and open surgery, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Calculi / complications*
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Calculi / therapy
  • Lithotripsy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Radiography