The case of the wandering kidney.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2013
Institution/Department
Pediatric Urology
Journal Title
Case reports in urology
MeSH Headings
Kidney Diseases
Abstract
Nephroptosis is a controversial phenomenon well described in the literature. In this case report, we present a patient whose right kidney had "wandered" from its normal anatomic position in the retroperitoneum anteriorly and was in a fixed position anterior to the liver secondary to hydronephrosis. As opposed to the suspected mechanism of nephroptosis, we offer a hydraulic theory as to the origin of the energy required to cause this translocation. The work required to move the patient's kidney was generated by her cardiac output.
ISSN
2090-696X
First Page
498507
Last Page
498507
Recommended Citation
Sobel, David W and Jumper, Brian M, "The case of the wandering kidney." (2013). Maine Medical Center. 81.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/81
