What is a horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe Kidney and Related Conditions

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A congenital condition where the kidneys are fused together at the lower end, forming a U-shape.
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What causes horseshoe kidney?
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Failure of kidneys to ascend and midline fusion during fetal development.
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What is the most common complication associated with horseshoe kidney?
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Hydronephrosis, which is the swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine.
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What are some complications of horseshoe kidney?
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Urinary obstruction, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, renal tumors, and hypertension.
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What is a key imaging finding in horseshoe kidney?
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Midline fusion of the kidneys.
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Which structure can be compressed by a horseshoe kidney?
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Inferior Vena Cava.
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What is hydronephrosis?
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A condition characterized by the swelling of a kidney due to urine build-up.
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