Developmental anomalies of the kidney and ureter

Last revised by Craig Hacking on 17 Nov 2024

Developmental anomalies of the kidneys and ureters or congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and urinary tracts (CAKUT) are numerous and not only potentially render image interpretation confusing but also, in many instances, make the kidneys more prone to pathology:

Related pathology

Cases and figures

  • Figure 1: illustration - renal development
  • Case 1: duplex renal system
  • Case 2: horseshoe kidney
  • Case 3: hypertrophied column of Bertin
  • Case 4: crossed lumbar renal ectopia
  • Case 5: pelvic kidney
  • Case 6: horseshoe kidney
  • Case 7: dromedary hump
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