Open AccessPelviureteric junction obstruction in ectopic kidneys with extrarenal calyces: A rare renal anomaly
Author(s) -
Ravi P. Kanojia,
Karmon Janssen,
Andrew J. Kirsch
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_100_20
Subject(s) - medicine , ectopic kidney , urology , anomaly (physics) , renal stone , pathology , kidney , anatomy , urinary system , physics , condensed matter physics
Extrarenal calyces (ERC) is a rare renal anomaly where calyces lie outside the renal parenchyma and are connected to pelvis by draining infundibulum. Its presentation with pelviureteric junction obstruction presents a confusing intraoperative finding. We report two cases of ERC with pelviureteric junction obstruction in the ectopic kidney. Emphasis is laid on the defining the anatomy so that reader can identify the condition if he comes across similar situation. The two patients were managed by minimal access approach. Management of these cases and review of pediatric cases reported in literature are discussed.