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Caption: Sagittal scans of the renal fossa on either side
Description: The right and left kidneys are demonstrated here. The inferior poles of both the kidneys appear to be more medially directed.
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Caption: Midline transverse view
Description: There is a band of renal tissue anterior to the aorta, connecting the two kidneys. This is characteristic of horseshoe kidney.
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Caption: Transverse midline color Doppler image
Description: The band of renal tissue, also called the isthmus, is again demonstrated anterior to the aorta.
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Caption: Axial CT scan of the abdomen
Description: The isthmus of the horseshoe kidney is well demonstrated here, anterior to the aorta.
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