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==Associated Conditions==
==Associated Conditions==
Horseshoe kidney  
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==Gross Pathology==
==Gross Pathology==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Most people with horseshoe kidneys are totally asymptomatic and their kidneys function normally throughout their lives. About quarter of cases are found incidentally, usually during a CT scan due to some other problem. Nonetheless, there are lots of other patients who are predisposed to certain medical sequelae due to the embrogenesis or intrinsic anatomical abnormalities.[1]

Pathophysiology

  • Most people with horseshoe kidneys are totally asymptomatic and their kidneys function normally throughout their lives. About quarter of cases are found incidentally, usually during a CT scan due to some other problem. Nonetheless, there are lots of other patients who are predisposed to medical sequelae due to the embrogenesis or intrinsic anatomical abnormalities. These issues include:
    1. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction : It is the most common problem in horseshoe kidney. It is caused by crossing of ureter over the fused isthmus leading to its obstruction.
    2. Kidney Stones : Stones usually occur when there is obstruction leading to decreased urine output and stasis of urine which create environment for stone formation.
    3. Recurrent infections : Again due to stasis of urine, because stasis of urine create medium for bacterial growth
    4. Hydronephrosis : Basically it is caused by back-flow of urine due to obstruction of ureteropelvic junction.
    5. Increased incidence of certain cancers such as renal cell carcinoma, Wilm's tumor and Carcinoid tumors.[2]

Genetics

  • No genetic determination of horseshoe kidney is known, although it has been seen in identical twins and in siblings within the same family.

Associated Conditions

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Microscopic Pathology

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References

  1. Natsis K, Piagkou M, Skotsimara A, Protogerou V, Tsitouridis I, Skandalakis P (2014). "Horseshoe kidney: a review of anatomy and pathology". Surg Radiol Anat. 36 (6): 517–26. doi:10.1007/s00276-013-1229-7. PMID 24178305.
  2. Neville H, Ritchey ML, Shamberger RC, Haase G, Perlman S, Yoshioka T (2002). "The occurrence of Wilms tumor in horseshoe kidneys: a report from the National Wilms Tumor Study Group (NWTSG)". J Pediatr Surg. 37 (8): 1134–7. PMID 12149688.

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