Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pancake kidney, also referred to as discoid or fused pelvic kidney, is a sporadic form of renal ectopia where both kidneys are completely fused in the pelvis without an intervening septum. This anomaly was first described by Looney and Dodd and is characterized by its unique anatomical configuration and diverse clinical manifestations. While the typical presentation involves separate pelvicalyceal systems for each renal lobe, variations such as a single megaureter can also occur, as noted in our case.
Source: Kidney International Reports
Authors: Vinay Malhotra, Abhishek Pratap Singh
Institution: SMS Medical College
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,800
OpenAlex ID: W4406843477