Crossed fused renal ectopia

Case contributed by Vikas Shah
Diagnosis certain

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Incidental finding on trauma CT.

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The CT shows an absent left kidney, and an enlarged right kidney. The left kidney has crossed the midline and fused with the lower pole of the right kidney. Bowel loops occupy the absent renal fossa on the left side.

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