Presentation
Referred as absent right kidney.
Patient Data
Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
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No radiotracer activity is noted in the region of right kidney. The region of left kidney shows inhomogeneous radiotracer uptake with upper and lower region differences.
From the case:
Crossed fused renal ectopia
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Ultrasound showing both kidneys fused on the left and an empty right renal fossa.
Case Discussion
Cross fused renal ectopia is an anomaly where the kidneys are fused and located on the same side of the midline.