Extra-renal calyces are a rare anomaly of the renal collecting system, characterised by the presence of calyces and pelvis outside the renal parenchyma. It may also be associated with other… Click to show full abstract
Extra-renal calyces are a rare anomaly of the renal collecting system, characterised by the presence of calyces and pelvis outside the renal parenchyma. It may also be associated with other anomalies, such as renal ectopia, fusion and malrotation. We describe an unusual case of extra-renal calyces with six long calyces arising from a suspected multicystic dysplastic kidney that was successfully managed laparoscopically.
Keywords:
multiple extra;
hydronephrotic kidney;
renal calyces;
extra renal;
kidney multiple
Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2017
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