Atrophic upper pole of a duplex collecting system masquerading as suprarenal mass: a case study and literature review

Authors

  • Alex Kavanagh Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC
  • Iain McAuley Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC
  • Michelle Longpre Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC
  • Andrew E. MacNeily Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.888

Abstract

The growing use of maternal fetal ultrasound is leading to the
discovery of an increasing number of suprarenal masses. Our
experience with a cystic suprarenal mass detected on antenatal
ultrasound is described. Location and radiographic features could
not rule out the possibility of a cystic neuroblastoma; therefore,
surgical resection of the mass was performed. Despite the absence
of common radiologic characteristics, the pathology of the specimen
revealed a non-functioning upper pole of a duplex kidney with
complete duplication of the collecting system. Neonatal evaluation
and management and the differential diagnosis are discussed.

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Author Biographies

Alex Kavanagh, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC

Iain McAuley, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC

Michelle Longpre, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC

Andrew E. MacNeily, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC

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Kavanagh, A., McAuley, I., Longpre, M., & MacNeily, A. E. (2013). Atrophic upper pole of a duplex collecting system masquerading as suprarenal mass: a case study and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 4(4), E94-E96. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.888

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Case Report