Ectopic kidney presenting as appendix mass or abscess.
Renal ectopia is very rare and its associated pyelonephritis can simulate an appendix mass/ abscess or colonic tumour which may result in needless surgical exploration, as illustrated by our experience with 3 cases reported in this article. Careful ultrasonography and urinalysis can obviate this confusion and save unnecessary operation.
Department of Surgery, University of Natal, Durban.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D016482:Urinalysis