Urologie pro praxi 2/2022

Multiple horseshoe kidney tumors with different histological type

Horseshoe kidney is the most common shape anomaly of the kidney, which consists in the connection of both kidneys by means of a parenchymal bridge. The incidence is between 0,15–0,25 %. Horseshoe kidneys are predisposed to nephrolithiasis due to anatomical conditions and have a higher risk of developing some type of tumors. Surgical treatment of horseshoe kidney tumors is specific with a help of preoperative planning using advanced imaging methods and auxiliary perioperative methods to minimize complications.

Keywords: horseshoe kidney, kidney tumor, surgical management.