Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2019; 7(6): 773-777
Published online Mar 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i6.773
Lump type crossed fused renal ectopia with bilateral vesicoureteral reflux: A case report
Taesoo Choi, Koo Han Yoo, Ran Song, Dong-Gi Lee
Taesoo Choi, Koo Han, Yoo, Dong-Gi Lee, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 05278, South Korea
Ran Song, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 05278, South Korea
Author contributions: Choi T reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Yoo KH reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Song R performed the disease consultation, and reviewed the literature; Lee DG interpreted the imaging findings and was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the parent of child patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Dong-Gi Lee, MD, Doctor, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 05278, South Korea. drpedurology@gmail.com
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Received: January 9, 2019
Peer-review started: January 10, 2019
First decision: January 19, 2019
Revised: January 31, 2019
Accepted: February 18, 2019
Article in press: February 18, 2019
Published online: March 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly in pediatric urology. The majority of the cases shows a favorable prognosis with conservative management, while early surgical intervention should be considered in selective cases. Up to now, the guideline for the disease has not established, and this case may be beneficial to determine therapeutic plan, especially for the necessity of surgery. Furthermore, the helpful diagnostic and therapeutic methods are mentioned based on our experience.