Incidentally detected right partially fused, malrotated, supernumerary kidney

Authors

  • Nishanth Raavani Kumaraswamy Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • Sushmita Balol Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • Vittal Manohar Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • Yashwanth Naik Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • Shubha Tavarakere Shamasundara Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v29i1.3054

Abstract

Supernumerary kidney (SK) is an uncommon anomaly of the urinary tract, usually occurring on the left side. A rare case of a partially-fused, SK on the right side is presented. The diagnosis is made through the identification of a distinct pelvicalyceal system along with its supplying renal artery and vein, utilising ultrasound, CT, or MRI.

Contribution: Correct diagnosis of partially-fused, supernumerary kidneys based on imaging is crucial to avoid unnecessary procedures, so that asymptomatic cases are managed conservatively.

Author Biographies

Nishanth Raavani Kumaraswamy, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

MBBS

Sushmita Balol, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

MBBS

Vittal Manohar, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

MBBS

Yashwanth Naik, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

MBBS

Shubha Tavarakere Shamasundara, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

MBBS

Published

2025-02-17

Issue

Section

Case Report