Ectopic Kidney X Ray. An ectopic kidney also known as renal ectopia is a congenital renal anomaly characterized by the abnormal location of one or both of the kidneys. Frontal ectopic left kidney with axial rotation is noted adjacent to the l4 and l5 vertebral bodies.
An ectopic kidney also known as renal ectopia is a congenital renal anomaly characterized by the abnormal location of one or both of the kidneys. It may remain undetected in the absence of abdominal pain or urinary infection. In rare cases a nonfunctioning ectopic kidney must be removed.
Ectopic kidney is a congenital defect that results due to improper positioning of the kidney during fetal development.
An ectopic kidney may not cause any symptoms and may function normally. Your doctor may use conventional x ray equipment to perform an intravenous pyelogram ivp or a voiding cystourethrogram vcug. Frontal ectopic left kidney with axial rotation is noted adjacent to the l4 and l5 vertebral bodies. Ectopic kidney is a congenital defect that results due to improper positioning of the kidney during fetal development.