Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia Diagnosed After Discovering an Absent Left Kidney by Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016 Jan;32(1):56-7. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000671.

Abstract

We report an incidental diagnosis of crossed fused renal ectopia diagnosed in a patient initially evaluated with an educational point-of-care ultrasound (US). We review the US technique, sonographic findings, and the relevant literature regarding renal US.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Fused Kidney / diagnosis*
  • Fused Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Point-of-Care Testing