A rare case of gigantic calyx dilatation manifested as renal ectopia

We present a very rare case of gigantic hydrocalycosis which was caused by an obstructed stone. It was so large that it displaced the rest kidney into the contralateral lumbar fossa giving the appearance of a crossed ectopic kidney.

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Veröffentlicht in:	International urology and nephrology 1995-07, Vol.27 (4), p.365-367
Hauptverfasser:	Deliveliotis, C, Sofras, F, Picramenos, D, Bellos, C, Stavropoulos, N J, Becopoulos, T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Dilatation, Pathologic Humans Kidney Calculi - complications Kidney Diseases, Cystic - complications Male Middle Aged
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a very rare case of gigantic hydrocalycosis which was caused by an obstructed stone. It was so large that it displaced the rest kidney into the contralateral lumbar fossa giving the appearance of a crossed ectopic kidney.
ISSN:	0301-1623 1573-2584
DOI:	10.1007/BF02550069