CT findings in obstructed upper moieties of duplex kidneys.
Obstructed upper moiety of a duplex kidney is an uncommon diagnostic problem in adults. This is a report on two cases examined by computed tomography (CT) for suspected abdominal and suprarenal masses, respectively. Although CT is not the primary investigative tool for this condition, the unusual presentations allowed us the opportunity of studying the CT appearance.
D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging