Pelvic kidney in cloacal exstrophy

Four of five patients with cloacal exstrophy seen at the Massachusetts General Hospital since 1978 have had pelvic kidneys. This association is discussed and a possible embryological explanation considered.

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1986-05, Vol.16 (4), p.306-308
Main Authors: HERMAN, T. E, CLEVELAND, R. H, KUSHNER, D. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnostic imaging
Biological and medical sciences
Bladder Exstrophy - diagnostic imaging
Bladder Exstrophy - embryology
Child, Preschool
Cloaca
Humans
Infant
Kidney - abnormalities
Kidneys
Malformations of the urinary system
Medical sciences
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Radiography
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Summary:Four of five patients with cloacal exstrophy seen at the Massachusetts General Hospital since 1978 have had pelvic kidneys. This association is discussed and a possible embryological explanation considered.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02386868