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A triple kidney: Coexistence of normal left kidney and mal-rotated horseshoe anomaly: A rare case report.

Abdulaziz Hussein, Awadia Gareeballah, Maisa Elzaki, Raga Ahmed Abouraida, Sara Ali, Zuhal Y Hamd, Elgaylani Ali Mohamed Ahmed

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Abdulaziz HusseinUniversity of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate College, Khartoum, Sudan.
Awadia GareeballahDepartment of Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarrah, Saudi Arabia.
Maisa ElzakiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarrah, Saudi Arabia.
Raga Ahmed AbouraidaDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Sara AliDepartment of Diagnostic Radiography Technology, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Zuhal Y HamdDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Elgaylani Ali Mohamed AhmedRadiological Departments, University of Medical Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.

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Abstract

The occurrence of triple kidneys, involving a normal kidney and a malrotation horseshoe kidney, is an extremely infrequent condition. This case report demonstrates a triple, mal-rotated horseshoe kidneys coexist with an upper junction stone, alongside a normal left kidney showing normal Doppler vascularity, as observed in an ultrasound examination for 18-year-old male complaints of diffuse periumbilical pain and burning micturition. Laboratory investigation revealed normal creatinine level, and presence of urinary tract infection. Management option for this case are antibiotic therapy and surgical intervention for horseshoe kidney stone. Regular monitoring of kidney function, other radiographic imaging studies, and follow-up to assess the efficacy of the treatment, and detect any further complications are essential.

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DopplerMal-rotated horseshoe kidneyTriple kidneysUltrasound B-modeUpper junction calculous

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