(99m)Tc-DMSA scintigraphy diagnosing crossed renal ectopia with fusion in a three years old boy

Hell J Nucl Med. 2011 Sep-Dec;14(3):300-3.

Abstract

A 3 years old boy with a history of surgery for orchidopexy was admitted to our hospital with fever and abdominal pain. Clinical examination and laboratory investigations revealed urinary tract infection with renal involvement. Ultrasonography demonstrated a solitary left kidney and raised the suspicion of a fusion anomaly. Voiding cystography disclosed grade III vesicoureteral reflux and technetium-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy revealed right to left crossed renal ectopia with fusion (L-shaped kidney). The patient is undergoing standard follow-up for the early detection of possible renal complications. In conclusion, L-shaped kidney is a rare entity and the (99m)Tc-DMSA scintigraphy played an important role on timely diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Male
  • Radiopharmaceuticals*
  • Technetium Tc 99m Dimercaptosuccinic Acid*
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Dimercaptosuccinic Acid