False-Positive Results of a Gastrointestinal Bleeding Study Caused by an Ectopic Kidney

Infante,; Fm, Gonzalez; Ja, Vallejo; Torres, M; Pacheco, C.; Jm, Latre

doi:10.1097/00003072-200008000-00024

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“… 11 Our literature review revealed several cases in which pelvic ectopic kidneys posed diagnostic challenges, as summarized in Table 1 . 12–20 Calculi and pyelonephritis in ectopic kidneys can manifest as lower abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting, similar to the typical symptoms of acute appendicitis. Additionally, appendicitis can also cause dysuria and positive urine microscopy when the appendix is in close proximity to the bladder, and inflammation spreads.…”

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Ectopic Kidney with an Ectopic Ureter Masquerading Adnexal Mass: A Case Report and Literature Review

Li,

Zhu,

et al. 2024

IJWH

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An ectopic kidney is a rare congenital defect that is often asymptomatic, but can be incidentally discovered during imaging examinations. Moreover, the morphological characteristics and laboratory features of ectopic kidneys are nonspecific, which may lead to misleading diagnostic approaches, particularly when there are additional factors, such as infection, obstruction, or other anomalies. A 43-year-old female presented with a mass in the left adnexal area. She had septate uterus and a history of congenital urinary incontinence. Ultrasound and MRI findings indicated that the mass was a cyst originating from the ovary. However, it is possible that the lump was derived from the urinary system. To confirm the diagnosis, laparoscopy was performed, followed by pathological examination, which confirmed the presence of an ectopic kidney with a single-system ectopic ureter. The patient underwent nephroureterectomy, and her symptoms successfully resolved, leading to a favorable prognosis. This case report highlights a rare case involving an ectopic kidney with a vaginal ectopic ureter that initially presented as an adnexal cyst and caused urinary dribbling. This case emphasizes the importance of early recognition and accurate diagnosis in women with similar symptoms.

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“…11 Our literature review revealed several cases in which pelvic ectopic kidneys posed diagnostic challenges, as summarized in Table 1. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Calculi and pyelonephritis in ectopic kidneys can manifest as lower https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S457828…”

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Ectopic Kidney with an Ectopic Ureter Masquerading Adnexal Mass: A Case Report and Literature Review

Li,

Zhu,

et al. 2024

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“…In addition, variable uterine activity during the ovulatory cycle causes fixed increased perfusion due to endometrial proliferation (76). Finally, a uterine leiomyoma may show transient, fixed activity due to hypervascularity (77)(78)(79).…”

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“…Renal activity is usually fixed but can confuse interpretation when the activity arises from an unexpected location such as a pelvic or ectopic kidney (79,80), a horseshoe kidney (81), or a renal transplant.…”

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The SNMMI Procedure Standard/EANM Practice Guideline for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scintigraphy 2.0

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Brandon

Grantham

et al. 2014

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

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“…False positive results because of increased Tc-99m-RBCs activity due to other causes in literature are; penile blood pool mistaken for rectal bleeding, variable uterine activity during the ovulatory cycle, uterine leiomyoma, renal activity especially from an unexpected location such as a pelvic or ectopic kidney, horseshoe kidney, or a renal transplant and pooling of urine activity. [ 3 4 5 6 7 ]…”

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Splenic infarction as a pitfall on labeled red blood cell imaging

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Patient with a history of overt gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, polycythemia vera, and choledocojejunostomy was hospitalized because of hematemesis and melena. An area of Technetium-99m labeled red blood cells accumulation at the splenic flexure similar to an overt bleeding area, was observed on gastrointestinal bleeding scintigraphy (GIBS). In case of underlying malignancy, abdominal computed tomography was performed and demonstrated the infarction area placed laterally in spleen, appearing as a cold region on sctintigraphic image, separating the inferomedial and upper part of splenic uptake. Splenic variants and pathologies can complicate interpretation of GIBS.

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False-Positive Results of a Gastrointestinal Bleeding Study Caused by an Ectopic Kidney

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

Ectopic Kidney with an Ectopic Ureter Masquerading Adnexal Mass: A Case Report and Literature Review

Ectopic Kidney with an Ectopic Ureter Masquerading Adnexal Mass: A Case Report and Literature Review

The SNMMI Procedure Standard/EANM Practice Guideline for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scintigraphy 2.0

Splenic infarction as a pitfall on labeled red blood cell imaging

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