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==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
Before 1800 A.D. horseshoe kidney regarded as curiosity found only at postmortem examination.However with the advent of the roentgen rays and the intravenous pyelography the diagnostic possibilities to recognize the horseshoe kidney improved, which was later on aided by the ultrasound and computed tomography scan by which horseshoe kidney can be easily diagnosed.
Before 1800 A.D. horseshoe kidney regarded as curiosity found only at postmortem examination.However with the advent of the roentgen rays and the intravenous pyelography the diagnostic possibilities to recognize the horseshoe kidney improved, which was later on aided by the ultrasound and computed tomography scan by which horseshoe kidney can be easily diagnosed.<ref name="AmarCulp1968">{{cite journal|last1=Amar|first1=Arjan D.|last2=Culp|first2=Ormond S.|last3=Farman|first3=Franklin|last4=Hutch|first4=John A.|last5=Jones|first5=Howard W.|last6=Marshall|first6=Victor F.|last7=McRoberts|first7=J. William|last8=Muecke|first8=Edward C.|last9=Murphy|first9=John J.|last10=Prentiss|first10=Robert J.|last11=Tristan|first11=Theodore Atherton|last12=Waterhouse|first12=Keith|volume=7 / 1|year=1968|issn=0374-8006|doi=10.1007/978-3-642-87399-7}}</ref>


==Classification==
==Classification==
Horseshoe kidney may be classified into three groups based on:
Horseshoe kidney may be classified into three groups based on:<ref name="pmid24178305">{{cite journal| author=Natsis K, Piagkou M, Skotsimara A, Protogerou V, Tsitouridis I, Skandalakis P| title=Horseshoe kidney: a review of anatomy and pathology. | journal=Surg Radiol Anat | year= 2014 | volume= 36 | issue= 6 | pages= 517-26 | pmid=24178305 | doi=10.1007/s00276-013-1229-7 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24178305  }}</ref>
# morphological appearance of fusion,
# morphological appearance of fusion,
# Site of the fusion,
# Site of the fusion,
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==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
Most people with horseshoe kidneys are totally asymptomatic and their kidneys function normally throughout their lives. About quarter of cases are found incidentally, usually during a CT scan due to some other problem. Nonetheless, there are lots of other patients who are predisposed to certain medical sequelae due to the embrogenesis or intrinsic anatomical abnormalities.
Most people with horseshoe kidneys are totally asymptomatic and their kidneys function normally throughout their lives. About quarter of cases are found incidentally, usually during a CT scan due to some other problem. Nonetheless, there are lots of other patients who are predisposed to certain medical sequelae due to the embrogenesis or intrinsic anatomical abnormalities.<ref name="pmid12149688">{{cite journal| author=Neville H, Ritchey ML, Shamberger RC, Haase G, Perlman S, Yoshioka T| title=The occurrence of Wilms tumor in horseshoe kidneys: a report from the National Wilms Tumor Study Group (NWTSG). | journal=J Pediatr Surg | year= 2002 | volume= 37 | issue= 8 | pages= 1134-7 | pmid=12149688 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12149688  }}</ref>
==Causes==
==Causes==
During early fetal development, the kidneys are developed in the pelvis and then later they move upwards in abdomen. Sometimes due to unknown reason the lower ends of both kidneys fuse together forming a 'U' shaped single kidney. Although the exact cause is unknown, but there are two main theories. One theory suggests that during the fifth week of fetal development both kidneys are so close together leading to mechanical fusion of lower end of both kidneys. This kind of fusion creates the fibrous isthmus because it is made of connective tissue. Other theory suggests that posterior nephrogenic cells, which are the cells responsible for formation of kidney, migrate to wrong place leading to joining of lower end of both kidneys. This time it is called parenchymal  isthmus because it is made of kidney cells.
During early fetal development, the kidneys are developed in the pelvis and then later they move upwards in abdomen. Sometimes due to unknown reason the lower ends of both kidneys fuse together forming a 'U' shaped single kidney.<ref name="pmid1129903">{{cite journal| author=Friedland GW, de Vries P| title=Renal ectopia and fusion.  Embryologic Basis. | journal=Urology | year= 1975 | volume= 5 | issue= 5 | pages= 698-706 | pmid=1129903 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1129903  }}</ref>
 
The horseshoe kidney remains lower in abdomen than normal kidneys due to blockade caused by inferior mesenteric artery during its movement from pelvis to abdomen in 7-8 weeks of development.


==Differentiating Horseshoe kidney from Other Diseases==
==Differentiating Horseshoe kidney from Other Diseases==
There are other forms of kidney fusion defects. Usually they can be differentiated based on appearances on CT scan.  
Horseshoe kidney disease must be differentiated from [[Renal ectopia]], Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, Hydronephrosis and Duplicate collecting systems that can be differentiated based on appearances on CT scan.  


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
* It is fairly common condition with 1 case in every 500 live births.  
* Horseshoe kidney is a fairly common condition among other renal fusion abnormalities.Males cases are twice more common than female cases.Although it has been seen in members of same families, but no any particular gene has been found to cause this disease.<ref name="pmid14532762">{{cite journal| author=Weizer AZ, Silverstein AD, Auge BK, Delvecchio FC, Raj G, Albala DM et al.| title=Determining the incidence of horseshoe kidney from radiographic data at a single institution. | journal=J Urol | year= 2003 | volume= 170 | issue= 5 | pages= 1722-6 | pmid=14532762 | doi=10.1097/01.ju.0000092537.96414.4a | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14532762  }}</ref>
* Males cases are twice more common than female cases.
* Although it has been seen in members of same families, but no any particular gene has been found to cause this disease.


==Risk Factors and Associations==
==Risk Factors and Associations==
There are no particular gene discovered yet which are directly related to horseshoe kidney but it has been seen associated with other genetic disorders such as Turner syndrome and Edwards syndrome, further suggesting that it is linked to some genes.
There are no particular gene discovered yet which are directly related to horseshoe kidney but it has been seen associated with other genetic disorders such as [[Turner syndrome]] and [[Edwards syndrome]], further suggesting that it is linked to some genes.


==Screening==
==Screening==
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==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
# Hydronephrosis
The majority of patients with horseshoe kidney are asymptomatic and incidentally detected during renal imaging.However the outcome depends on associated urological problems.<ref name="pmid28744072">{{cite journal| author=Shah HU, Ojili V| title=Multimodality imaging spectrum of complications of horseshoe kidney. | journal=Indian J Radiol Imaging | year= 2017 | volume= 27 | issue= 2 | pages= 133-140 | pmid=28744072 | doi=10.4103/ijri.IJRI_298_16 | pmc=5510309 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28744072  }}</ref>
# Renal stones
# Urinary tract infections
# Renal Cancer


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
Intravenous pyelography protocol computed tomography is the best initial test.
[[IVP|Intravenous pyelography]] is considered the best initial test.


===History and Symptoms===
===History and Symptoms===
1 in every 3 patients remain asymptomatic throughout their lives. Other patients present with symptoms secondary to urinary tract infections, renal stones and obstruction. These symptoms include dysuria, flank pain and fever.  
The majority of patients with horseshoe kidney are asymptomatic.The most common symptoms of horseshoe kidney include abdominal or flank pain,abdominal mass,[[hematuria]] and [[pyuria]].  


===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
Because the kidneys are lower in abdomen, a midline lower abdominal mass can be felt during physical examination.
Patients with horseshoe kidney usually appear well and in majority of cases horseshoe kidney is an incidental finding during radiological examination. Physical examination of patients with horseshoe kidney is usually remarkable for  [[abdominal distension]], [[palpable]] kidney, [[Costovertebral angle|costovertebral]] tenderness and palpable [[bladder]].


===Laboratory Findings===
===Laboratory Findings===
Urine routine (DR) and urine culture should be done to look for any sign of urinary infection and serum creatinine and electrolytes should be done to check the kidney function.
Urine routine (DR) and urine culture should be done to look for any sign of urinary infection and serum [[creatinine]] and [[Electrolyte|electrolytes]] should be done to check the kidney function.


===X-ray===
===X-ray===
X-ray may show renal outlines lower than in normal person, but other than that it is not that much useful.
There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of horseshoe kidney, which include [[Hydronephrosis)|hydronephrosis]] due to obstruction and renal stones.


===Ultrasound===
===Ultrasound===
Renal Ultrasound can be used to look for presence of any stones, masses, obstruction or hydronephrosis.
[[Ultrasound]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of horseshoe kidney.Findings on an ultrasound diagnostic of horseshoe kidney include soft tissue mass,curved configuration or elongation of the lower poles and poorly defined lower poles and lower positioning of upper pole of kidney in abdomen.


===CT scan===
===CT scan===
CT Scan with contrast is imaging technique of choice. CT Scan of abdomen and pelvis with and without contract is used to look for location of kidneys. It is accurate in determining the anatomical location and also help in differentiating the parenchymal from fibrous isthmus.
[[CT Scan]] with contrast is imaging technique of choice. CT Scan of abdomen and pelvis with and without contract is used to look for location of kidneys. It is accurate in determining the anatomical location and also help in differentiating the parenchymal from fibrous isthmus.


===MRI===
===MRI===
MRI is also helpful in diagnosing horseshoe kidney, and is used in conditions where CT Scan is not recommended or available. MRI is also costlier than CT Scan.  
[[MRI]] is also helpful in diagnosing horseshoe kidney, and is used in conditions where CT Scan is not recommended or available. MRI is also costlier than CT Scan.<ref name="pmid287440722">{{cite journal| author=Shah HU, Ojili V| title=Multimodality imaging spectrum of complications of horseshoe kidney. | journal=Indian J Radiol Imaging | year= 2017 | volume= 27 | issue= 2 | pages= 133-140 | pmid=28744072 | doi=10.4103/ijri.IJRI_298_16 | pmc=5510309 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28744072  }}</ref>


===Other Imaging Findings===
===Other Imaging Findings===
Other imaging studies such as nuclear imaging also called scintigraphy is available and helpful in diagnosis of horseshoe kidneys. This study also shows the functioning of kidneys and its isthmus.   
Other imaging studies such as Renal scintigraphy, also known as "renal scans", can also be used in the diagnosis of horseshoe kidney, by accessing its anatomical structure,renal function and drainage.   


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
There is no treatment required for horseshoe if asymptomatic.The mainstay of therapy is supportive and symptomatic care depending upon the symptoms.
===Medical Therapy===
===Medical Therapy===
Symptomatic treatment for Urinary tract infection if associated.
Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with [[UTI|Urinary tract infection.]]


=== Interventions ===
=== Interventions ===
Horseshoe kidney is considered to be asymptomatic and non-fatal renal anomaly that has excellent prognosis in majority of patients without any therapeutic intervention.However in some of the patient medical as well as surgical management required based on the clinical course of the disease.


===Surgery===
===Surgery===
If there is obstruction to urinary flow then it can be corrected surgically, although most people do not need surgery.
Although most of the patients doesn't require surgical intervention but it depends upon the disease process itself and its complications.


===Primary Prevention===
===Primary Prevention===
There are no established measures for the [[primary prevention]] of horseshoe kidney disease.


===Secondary Prevention===
===Secondary Prevention===
There are no established measures for the [[secondary prevention]] of horseshoe kidney disease.


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Horseshoe kidney is the congenital disorder of kidneys in which the isthmus of both kidneys fuse together during embryonic development leading to appearance of "Horseshoe". It is the most common fusion defect of kidneys.

Historical Perspective

Before 1800 A.D. horseshoe kidney regarded as curiosity found only at postmortem examination.However with the advent of the roentgen rays and the intravenous pyelography the diagnostic possibilities to recognize the horseshoe kidney improved, which was later on aided by the ultrasound and computed tomography scan by which horseshoe kidney can be easily diagnosed.[1]

Classification

Horseshoe kidney may be classified into three groups based on:[2]

  1. morphological appearance of fusion,
  2. Site of the fusion,
  3. Vascular supply or angiographic appearance of the vessels.

Pathophysiology

Most people with horseshoe kidneys are totally asymptomatic and their kidneys function normally throughout their lives. About quarter of cases are found incidentally, usually during a CT scan due to some other problem. Nonetheless, there are lots of other patients who are predisposed to certain medical sequelae due to the embrogenesis or intrinsic anatomical abnormalities.[3]

Causes

During early fetal development, the kidneys are developed in the pelvis and then later they move upwards in abdomen. Sometimes due to unknown reason the lower ends of both kidneys fuse together forming a 'U' shaped single kidney.[4]

Differentiating Horseshoe kidney from Other Diseases

Horseshoe kidney disease must be differentiated from Renal ectopia, Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, Hydronephrosis and Duplicate collecting systems that can be differentiated based on appearances on CT scan.

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • Horseshoe kidney is a fairly common condition among other renal fusion abnormalities.Males cases are twice more common than female cases.Although it has been seen in members of same families, but no any particular gene has been found to cause this disease.[5]

Risk Factors and Associations

There are no particular gene discovered yet which are directly related to horseshoe kidney but it has been seen associated with other genetic disorders such as Turner syndrome and Edwards syndrome, further suggesting that it is linked to some genes.

Screening

There is no particular screening test for horseshoe kidney itself, although CT scanning or renal ultrasonography can be used to screen for the presence of stones, masses, or hydronephrosis.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

The majority of patients with horseshoe kidney are asymptomatic and incidentally detected during renal imaging.However the outcome depends on associated urological problems.[6]

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Intravenous pyelography is considered the best initial test.

History and Symptoms

The majority of patients with horseshoe kidney are asymptomatic.The most common symptoms of horseshoe kidney include abdominal or flank pain,abdominal mass,hematuria and pyuria.

Physical Examination

Patients with horseshoe kidney usually appear well and in majority of cases horseshoe kidney is an incidental finding during radiological examination. Physical examination of patients with horseshoe kidney is usually remarkable for abdominal distension, palpable kidney, costovertebral tenderness and palpable bladder.

Laboratory Findings

Urine routine (DR) and urine culture should be done to look for any sign of urinary infection and serum creatinine and electrolytes should be done to check the kidney function.

X-ray

There are no x-ray findings associated with horseshoe kidney,other than lower renal outline than normal kidneys. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of horseshoe kidney, which include hydronephrosis due to obstruction and renal stones.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of horseshoe kidney.Findings on an ultrasound diagnostic of horseshoe kidney include soft tissue mass,curved configuration or elongation of the lower poles and poorly defined lower poles and lower positioning of upper pole of kidney in abdomen.

CT scan

CT Scan with contrast is imaging technique of choice. CT Scan of abdomen and pelvis with and without contract is used to look for location of kidneys. It is accurate in determining the anatomical location and also help in differentiating the parenchymal from fibrous isthmus.

MRI

MRI is also helpful in diagnosing horseshoe kidney, and is used in conditions where CT Scan is not recommended or available. MRI is also costlier than CT Scan.[7]

Other Imaging Findings

Other imaging studies such as Renal scintigraphy, also known as "renal scans", can also be used in the diagnosis of horseshoe kidney, by accessing its anatomical structure,renal function and drainage.

Treatment

There is no treatment required for horseshoe if asymptomatic.The mainstay of therapy is supportive and symptomatic care depending upon the symptoms.

Medical Therapy

Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with Urinary tract infection.

Interventions

Horseshoe kidney is considered to be asymptomatic and non-fatal renal anomaly that has excellent prognosis in majority of patients without any therapeutic intervention.However in some of the patient medical as well as surgical management required based on the clinical course of the disease.

Surgery

Although most of the patients doesn't require surgical intervention but it depends upon the disease process itself and its complications.

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of horseshoe kidney disease.

Secondary Prevention

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of horseshoe kidney disease.

References

  1. Amar, Arjan D.; Culp, Ormond S.; Farman, Franklin; Hutch, John A.; Jones, Howard W.; Marshall, Victor F.; McRoberts, J. William; Muecke, Edward C.; Murphy, John J.; Prentiss, Robert J.; Tristan, Theodore Atherton; Waterhouse, Keith (1968). 7 / 1. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-87399-7. ISSN 0374-8006. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Natsis K, Piagkou M, Skotsimara A, Protogerou V, Tsitouridis I, Skandalakis P (2014). "Horseshoe kidney: a review of anatomy and pathology". Surg Radiol Anat. 36 (6): 517–26. doi:10.1007/s00276-013-1229-7. PMID 24178305.
  3. Neville H, Ritchey ML, Shamberger RC, Haase G, Perlman S, Yoshioka T (2002). "The occurrence of Wilms tumor in horseshoe kidneys: a report from the National Wilms Tumor Study Group (NWTSG)". J Pediatr Surg. 37 (8): 1134–7. PMID 12149688.
  4. Friedland GW, de Vries P (1975). "Renal ectopia and fusion. Embryologic Basis". Urology. 5 (5): 698–706. PMID 1129903.
  5. Weizer AZ, Silverstein AD, Auge BK, Delvecchio FC, Raj G, Albala DM; et al. (2003). "Determining the incidence of horseshoe kidney from radiographic data at a single institution". J Urol. 170 (5): 1722–6. doi:10.1097/01.ju.0000092537.96414.4a. PMID 14532762.
  6. Shah HU, Ojili V (2017). "Multimodality imaging spectrum of complications of horseshoe kidney". Indian J Radiol Imaging. 27 (2): 133–140. doi:10.4103/ijri.IJRI_298_16. PMC 5510309. PMID 28744072.
  7. Shah HU, Ojili V (2017). "Multimodality imaging spectrum of complications of horseshoe kidney". Indian J Radiol Imaging. 27 (2): 133–140. doi:10.4103/ijri.IJRI_298_16. PMC 5510309. PMID 28744072.


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