Medial Renal Ptosis: First Radiographic Documentation With Computed Tomography.

Authors

• Joon Yau Leong
• Seth Teplitsky
• Patrick J Shenot

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2019

Abstract

Medial renal ptosis is the abnormal mobility of the kidney towards or across the midline of the body. Historically, this phenomenon is evaluated by observing abnormal mobility in the lateral decubitus position during intravenous pyelography. Here, we present the first radiographic documentation of this anomaly on computed tomography on a 34-year-old female who experienced an intermittent abdominal bulge over her right upper quadrant. Nephropexy is the definitive treatment for symptomatic patients. Further studies are required to determine the true prevalence and clinical significance of this phenomenon.

Volume

126

First Page

1

Last Page

1

ISSN

1527-9995

Published In/Presented At

Leong, J. Y., Teplitsky, S., & Shenot, P. J. (2019). Medial Renal Ptosis: First Radiographic Documentation With Computed Tomography. Urology, 126, e1–e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2019.01.024

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

30735746

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article