Local media in Egypt claimed Monday that a four-month-old infant boy had four kidneys after exhibiting a variety of symptoms. “The boy is presently in critical care and is being monitored closely by physicians as they determine which treatments to do and if he requires surgical intervention,” the source added.
Duplex kidneys, also known as duplicated ureters, are the most prevalent congenital abnormality affecting the urinary system, according to specialists.
This happens as a result of an incomplete fusion of the top and lower poles of the kidney, which results in the formation of two distinct renal drainage systems.
Duplex kidneys are caused by cell division mistakes that occur during the fetus’s development within the mother’s womb. There is no proof that anything that occurs during pregnancy causes the abnormality.
However, there is evidence that the illness may be handed down down the generations. If one parent has a duplex kidney, the child has a 50% chance of inheriting it.
The majority of individuals do not need therapy. If necessary, treatments include the following:
– Ureteroureterostomy: The ectopic ureter is separated near the bladder and stitched into the normal ureter in the kidney’s lower half. This permits regular drainage of urine from the top portion of the kidney.
– Reimplantation of the ectopic ureter: The ectopic ureter is divided around the bottom and stitched into the bladder. This ensures that pee drains properly and does not run backward.
– Nephrectomy: This procedure is done seldom and only as a last option. It involves surgically removing part or all of the kidney that is not functioning properly. This effectively eliminates incontinence and reduces the risk of infection. This operation is reserved for patients with impaired renal function whose other kidney functions properly.