Nephroptosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Floating kidney; renal ptosis
Overview
Historical Perspective
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
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Causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Causes
It is believed to result from deficiency of supporting perirenal fasciae.
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Differentiating Nephroptosis from other Diseases
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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External links
External links
- Barber N, Thompson P (2004). “Nephroptosis and nephropexy–hung up on the past?”. Eur Urol. 46 (4): 428–33. PMID 15363554.
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