Rare case of triple kidney with horseshoe fusion

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract represent a heterogeneous group of malformations, often detected incidentally but occasionally associated with complications. Among them, the coexistence of a supernumerary kidney and a horseshoe configuration is exceptionally rare. We report the case of a 63-year-old man presenting with persistent left lumbar pain. Imaging demonstrated 3 kidneys: 2 partially fused in the left renal fossa, with the lower 1 additionally fused to a midline horseshoe kidney. All kidneys showed preserved parenchyma and function, with a few nonobstructive calculi and independent vascularization. This case emphasizes the importance of imaging in detecting and characterizing rare renal fusion anomalies, providing useful insights into their embryological and clinical significance.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2025-12-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.11.022
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Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
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Rare case of triple kidney with horseshoe fusion

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Rare case of triple kidney with horseshoe fusion

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Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract represent a heterogeneous group of malformations, often detected incidentally but occasionally associated with complications. Among them, the coexistence of a supernumerary kidney and a horseshoe configuration is exceptionally rare. We report the case of a 63-year-old man presenting with persistent left lumbar pain. Imaging demonstrated 3 kidneys: 2 partially fused in the left renal fossa, with the lower 1 additionally fused to a midline horseshoe kidney. All kidneys showed preserved parenchyma and function, with a few nonobstructive calculi and independent vascularization. This case emphasizes the importance of imaging in detecting and characterizing rare renal fusion anomalies, providing useful insights into their embryological and clinical significance.

Radiology Case ReportsVol. 21(3)
Mohammed V University (MA), Ibn Sina Hospital (KW)
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
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