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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
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.<ref>{{Cite journal | author = [[Joshua J.. Kirkpatrick]] & [[Stephen W.. Leslie]] | title = Horseshoe Kidney | year = 2018 | month = January | pmid = 28613757 }}</ref> 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).