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There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys and through visualization of the perinephric fat in association with an altered renal axis. | There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys and through visualization of the perinephric fat in association with an altered renal axis.{{cite journal |vauthors=Kirkpatrick JJ, Leslie SW |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |date= |pmid=28613757 |doi= |url=}} However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of horseshoe kidney, which include | ||
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* Hydronephrosis due to obstruction: | * Hydronephrosis due to obstruction: | ||
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Overview
There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of horseshoe kidney, which include hydronephrosis due to obstruction and renal stones.
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There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys and through visualization of the perinephric fat in association with an altered renal axis.Kirkpatrick JJ, Leslie SW. PMID 28613757. Missing or empty |title= (help) However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of horseshoe kidney, which include
- Hydronephrosis due to obstruction:
- Renal enlargement
- Cortical thinning
- Rim sigh
- kidney stone which might be visible on x rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB).