Abstract

TIJERINA DE LA GARZA, Octavio et al. Anatomical Study of the Horseshoe Kidney. Int. J. Morphol. [online]. 2009, vol.27, n.2, pp.491-494. ISSN 0717-9502.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-95022009000200030.

We present the anatomical study of a horseshoe kidney found during dissection practice at the human anatomy laboratory. The specimen consisted of a renal mass joined at its lower poles by an isthmus composed of renal parenchyma. We provide a macroscopic description of renal blood supply and the excretory system. We also discuss the anatomic and embryologic importance of this anomaly.

Keywords : Horseshoe kidney; Macroscopic description; Anatomic anomaly.

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