Pelvic kidney
Pelvic Kidney
Pelvic kidney (pronunciation: /ˈpɛlvɪk ˈkɪdni/), also known as ectopic kidney, is a medical condition where one or both of the kidneys are located in the pelvic region instead of the abdominal cavity.
Etymology
The term "pelvic kidney" is derived from the Latin words "pelvis" meaning basin and "ren" meaning kidney. The term "ectopic kidney" comes from the Greek word "ektopos" meaning out of place.
Definition
A pelvic kidney is a normal kidney located in the pelvis, rather than in the abdomen. This condition occurs when a kidney does not ascend from its original location in the pelvis to its final location in the abdomen during fetal development.
Symptoms
Most people with a pelvic kidney do not have any symptoms. However, some may experience urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or hydronephrosis due to the abnormal location of the kidney.
Related Terms
- Kidney: A pair of organs in the human body that filter waste products out of the blood and excrete them in the form of urine.
- Pelvis: The lower part of the torso, between the abdomen and the legs.
- Ectopic: In an abnormal place or position.
- Urinary tract infection: An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
- Kidney stones: Hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.
- Hydronephrosis: The swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pelvic kidney
- Wikipedia's article - Pelvic kidney
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