Case report: An incidental finding of a left-sided supernumerary kidney.

ABSTRACT: A supernumerary kidney is an extremely rare congenital renal anomaly that is characterized by the presence of one or more extra kidneys. Unilateral cases occur more commonly on the left side. Reporting such uncommon anomalies is important for several reasons, such as improving diagnosis and treatment, educating clinicians and radiologists about the identification and treatment of supernumerary kidneys, and comparing the case to existing literature to highlight similarities and differences in presentation, management, or outcomes. A 35-year-old male patient presented to our hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with left lower flank pain. His blood pressure was elevated during the initial visit; however, the results of the physical examination and laboratory investigations were unremarkable. A

SUBMITTER: Getachew A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783679 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature