Miscellaneous

What is a duplex left kidney?

by Bobbi Devlin

What is a duplex left kidney?

Duplex kidney is a developmental condition in which one or both kidneys have two ureter tubes to drain urine, rather than a single tube. Duplex kidney, also called duplicated collecting system, occurs in about 1 percent of children and usually requires no medical treatment.

What causes a double ureter?

Double ureter is caused by abnormalities in the branching pattern of the ureteric bud. In the case of complete duplication, the ureteral bud arises twice, resulting in a double ureter with a double opening into the urinary bladder.

How common is a double ureter?

About 0.7% of the healthy adult population and 2% to 4% of patients with urinary tract issues have duplicated ureters. Incomplete duplication is three times more common than complete duplication, which is estimated to appear in about one in every 500 people.

What happens if you have two ureters?

In the case of duplicated systems, two ureters drain a single kidney. One ureter drains the upper pole of your kidney and the other drains the lower pole. This condition may affect one or both kidneys.

How common is it to have two ureters on one kidney?

How common is duplex kidney (duplicated ureters)? About 0.7% of the healthy adult population and 2% to 4% of patients with urinary tract issues have duplicated ureters. Incomplete duplication is three times more common than complete duplication, which is estimated to appear in about one in every 500 people.

What are the symptoms of ureter cancer?

Symptoms for cancer of the ureter include: Weight loss (unintentional) Fatigue. Dark urine. Urinary frequency and/or urgency. Pain or burning discomfort during urination.

What are the symptoms of a dilated ureter?

Abdominal pain typically to the sides (flanks) as described under kidney pain location.

  • Oliguria – reduced urine output
  • Hematuria – blood in the urine
  • Fever as an infection particularly of the kidney may arise
  • Swelling of the legs if the obstruction is bilateral which may be followed by generalized swelling in severe untreated cases.

    • What are the symptoms of a blocked ureter?

    Reduction in urine output occurs in case of partial or unilateral blockage.

  • Abdominal pain may occur in the region where the kidneys are located (lateral flanks of the abdominal wall).
  • Blood may also be seen in the urine.
  • Fever may occur,especially in case of kidney infection.

    • What is the difference between the urethra and ureter?

    Urethra is the last part of the urinary system,whereas ureters are located at the middle of the urinary system.

  • An adult human has two uterers and one urethra.
  • Ureter propels urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder,while urethra passes urine from the urinary bladder to exterior.