Presentation
Right loin pain with fever. Urine cultures were negative. A right renal mass was suspected on initial ultrasound (not shown).
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral renal malrotation
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Bilateral malrotated kidneys, in which the hila face anteriorly. This is seen in both the portal venous and delayed phases.
Case Discussion
This study demonstrated renal malrotation, which is a normal variant. Poor drainage of the collecting system because of the position of the renal pelvis, can predispose the kidney to infection (due to urinary stasis) and stone formation.