A giant hydronephrotic pelvic kidney mimicking an ovarian cyst in a 34-week pregnancy
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2016-08
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Okunade, K.S.
Sekumade A.
Sajo, E.A.
Daramola E.
Okojie O.E.
Ojewola R.W.
Balogun O.
Afolabi, B.B.
Anorlu R.I.
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International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
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Background: A giant hydronephrosis is defined as a dilated pelvi-calyceal system with an amount of urine exceeding one Litre in the urinary tract of an adult. It can mimic several other clinical conditions including a huge ovarian cyst. An ectopic pelvic kidney with hydronephrosis in pregnancy is a rare occurrence. Aim: This study documents a case of giant hydronephrosis that was wrongly diagnosed as an ovarian cyst. Findings: A 36-year old primiparous with a giant hydronephrosis which was initially diagnosed as an ovarian cyst. She was planned for a laparotomy with caesarean section and ovarian cystectomy at 34 weeks gestation. She was delivered of a live female neonate. Further exploration was done which revealed a left ectopic kidney. She had a left simple nephrectomy because the kidney appeared totally unhealthy. Conclusion: There is a need to be careful when dealing with cystic lesions of the abdomen. A high index of suspicion is required and further imaging other than ultrasound scan such as computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging may be necessary to make accurate diagnosis.
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OKUNADE KS, SEKUMADE A, SAJO EA, DARAMOLA E, OKOJIE OE, OJEWOLA RW, BALOGUN O, AFOLABI BB, ANORLU RI. A giant hydronephrotic pelvic kidney mimicking an ovarian cyst in a 34-week pregnancy. International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research. 2016 August; 5(2).