title: Unilateral multicystic dysplasia in a horseshoe kidney - a case report.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Cc
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Amah
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Uo
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ezomike
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Aa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Obasi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Nen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Obianyo
keywords: Horseshoe kidney; Multicystic Dyspalsia; Unusual presentation