Ectopic hydronephrotic kidney masquerading as an ovarian cyst during pregnancy.
An ectopic iliopelvic kidney with hydronephrosis causing fetal malpresentation is a rare occurrence. We describe this case for its unusual presentation which was mistaken for an ovarian cyst. The difficulty in diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion is highlighted.
Malhotra
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. malhotraneena@indiatimes.com
Roy
K K
KK
Garg
P K
PK
Takkar
D
D
D000328:Adult; D001946:Breech Presentation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*