Work

A rare case of a horseshoe kidney with a single left-sided ureter presented with recurrent urinary tract infection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The horseshoe kidney (HSK) is a common renal abnormality mostly asymptomatic. This may be linked to chromosomal and organ anomalies. A 27-year-old male patient presented with mild recurrent lower abdominal pain associated with dysuria. No history of renal disease. Laboratory investigations revealed red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and bacterial growth in the urine. A CT urogram showed an HSK with a unilateral left-sided ureter. The patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and managed with regular follow-up. This report describes a rare case of an HSK with a unilateral left-sided, typically implanted ureter and highlights the radiological findings and management. Asymptomatic HSKs may present with or without associated anomalies. UTI is a common asymptomatic presentation. An HSK with a unilateral left-sided normally implanted ureter is rare. The present case of HSK was associated with recurrent UTI, which was managed accordingly.

Source: Saudi Medical Journal

DOI: 10.15537/smj.2025.46.1.20240826

Authors: Abdullah Ayed, Raed I. Alwadai, Assad A. Rezigalla

Institution: University of Bisha

Language: English

Topic: Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Bisha