UNILATERAL MULTICYSTIC DYSPLASIA IN A HORSESHOE KIDNEY
*Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
*Correspondence
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ABSTRACT
Multicystic dysplastic changes in one half of a horseshoe kidney is an uncommon presentation. Surgical resection of the affected kidney is the treatment of choice. Accurate pre-operative evaluation ensures adequate planning, treatment and optimal outcome.
We report the successful management of a 2-year old male child with massive abdominal distension due to multicystic dysplasia of the left half of a horseshoe kidney. Existing literature is reviewed and the challenges of management in this environment are highlighted.
Keywords: Horseshoe kidney, Multicystic Dyspalsia, Unusual presentation.