Pediatric Horseshoe Kidney
Horseshoe kidney occurs when a child’s two kidneys fuse together, creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.
What is a Pediatric Horseshoe Kidney?
Horseshoe kidney is when a child is born with the bases or bottoms of the two kidneys connected, thus creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.
What are the signs and symptoms of a Pediatric Horseshoe Kidney?
Some children with horseshoe kidney have no symptoms. Those who experience symptoms may have one or more of the following:
What are the causes of a Pediatric Horseshoe Kidney?
This condition occurs during fetal development, and the cause is unknown.
Pediatric Horseshoe Kidney Doctors and Providers
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Craig Peters, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Elizabeth Brown, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Keri Drake, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
David Ewalt, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Jyothsna Gattineni, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Micah Jacobs, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Halima Janjua, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Raymond Quigley, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Mouin Seikaly, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Irina Stanasel, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Smitha Vidi, MD Pediatric Nephrologist -
Bruce Schlomer, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Robin Landgraf, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology