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==Renal Abnormality - Horseshoe Kidney== | |||
In the horseshoe kidney there is fusion of the lower poles of the kidney. | In the horseshoe kidney there is fusion of the lower poles of the kidney. | ||
During migration from the sacral region the two metanephric blastemas can come into contact | * During migration from the sacral region the two metanephric blastemas can come into contact mainly at the lower pole. | ||
* The ureters pass in front of the zone of fusion of the kidneys. | |||
* The kidneys and ureters usually function reasonably. | |||
* Increased incidence of upper urinary tract obstruction or infection. | |||
* Some horseshoe variations have been described as having associated ureter abnormalities including duplications. | |||
:'''Links:''' [[Renal_System_-_Abnormalities|Renal Abnormalities]] | [[Renal System Development]] | |||
[[Category:Abnormal Development]] [[Category:Renal]] [[Category:Cartoon]] | [[Category:Abnormal Development]] [[Category:Renal]] [[Category:Cartoon]] | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 15 September 2012
Renal Abnormality - Horseshoe Kidney
In the horseshoe kidney there is fusion of the lower poles of the kidney.
- During migration from the sacral region the two metanephric blastemas can come into contact mainly at the lower pole.
- The ureters pass in front of the zone of fusion of the kidneys.
- The kidneys and ureters usually function reasonably.
- Increased incidence of upper urinary tract obstruction or infection.
- Some horseshoe variations have been described as having associated ureter abnormalities including duplications.
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