Pediatric horseshoe kidney (renal fusion)

Horseshoe kidney (renal fusion) occurs when a child’s two kidneys fuse together, creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.

What is a pediatric horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe kidney is when a child is born with the bases or bottoms of the two kidneys connected, thus creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.

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What are the signs and symptoms of a pediatric horseshoe kidney?

Those who experience symptoms may have one or more of the following:

Some children with horseshoe kidney have no symptoms.

What are the causes of a pediatric horseshoe kidney?

This condition occurs during fetal development, and the cause is unknown.

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