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A rare case of gigantic calyx dilatation manifested as renal ectopia

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We present a very rare case of gigantic hydrocalycosis which was caused by an obstructed stone. It was so large that it displaced the rest kidney into the contralateral lumbar fossa giving the appearance of a crossed ectopic kidney.

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  1. Department of Urology, Sismanoglion General Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece

    Ch. Deliveliotis, F. Sofras, D. Picramenos, Ch. Bellos, N. J. Stavropoulos & Th. Becopoulos

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Deliveliotis, C., Sofras, F., Picramenos, D. et al. A rare case of gigantic calyx dilatation manifested as renal ectopia. International Urology and Nephrology 27, 365–367 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550069

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