Duplex kidney

A duplex kidney is a normal finding that you are born with. It is where you have two separate collecting systems in a kidney instead of one and the drainage tube from the kidney (ureter) may also be partially or completeley duplicated.There is a slight increase in likelihood of kidney stones (best seen by ultrasound or CT), as well as reflux of urine from the bladder, back into the kidney.

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Whole Body
Head & Torso
Torso

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