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Horseshoe Kidney With Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) – Male, 41 Years

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Left upper pole renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in a patient with horseshoe kidney, or renal fusion, a congenital variant where the kidney fails to ascend to the normal position due to non-cleavage embryologically, typically restricted by the inferior mesentary artery which hooks over the isthmus.

The incidence of RCC in horseshoe kidneys is the same as the general population, and its development and treatment is not related to the defect. Large tumors with an unfavorable localization within the horseshoe kidney, unknown relation to the vessels and the renal collecting system and a thick isthmus typically require open surgery.

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About the Condition

What Is Horseshoe Kidney?

Most people are born with two kidneys, which sit just below the ribs on either side of the spine. The kidneys filter the body’s blood and excrete waste material as urine. 

With a horseshoe kidney, a baby’s kidneys are fused at the bottom and form a U shape. About one-third of those with the condition experience no symptoms. When the do occur, symptoms may include kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), or a blockage in the urinary tract. While rare, people with horseshoe kidney have a higher risk of kidney cancer, including Wilms tumors in children. 

How Common Is Horseshoe Kidney?

The condition occurs in about 1 in 500 live births. It’s more common in males than in females. The cause of horseshoe kidney is often unknown, but it’s more likely to occur in children with certain genetic conditions including Turner syndrome and trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome). 

How Is It Treated?

Horseshoe kidney typically doesn’t require treatment. If needed, treatment manages symptoms with supportive therapies like antibiotics for infections. In some cases, surgery is required to restore normal urine flow.

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The incidence of RCC in horseshoe kidneys is the same as the general population, and its development and treatment is not related to the defect. Large tumors with an unfavorable localization within the horseshoe kidney, unknown relation to the vessels and the renal collecting system and a thick isthmus typically require open surgery.

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