Left ectopic kidney

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for hematuria.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

Ectopic left kidney with axial rotation is noted adjacent to the L5 and S1 vertebral bodies.

Case Discussion

Left ectopic kidney which is a congenital renal anomaly characterized by the abnormal location of one or both of the kidneys.

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