Pelvis abscess

Pelvis abscess affect the lower abdomen and is usually the result of an infection. An abscess can be caused by a surgery site that has become infected, ulcers, and other organ pathology. If left untreated the infection would spread and possibly cause sepsis and then death could be possible. Signs of infection for this area would include constant pelvic pain, fever and possible drainage through the skin. The course of initial treatment could involve antibiotics or further surgery to drain and cleanse the wound. Once early treatment has been initiated the infection should heal with proper instructions from the doctor.

Horseshoe kidney

Horseshoe kidney is one of the most common malformations of the urinary tract. The condition is congenital and happens during the early stages of pregnancy. In the fetus as the kidneys are developing they do not come apart correctly and form a U shaped single kidney. The condition can be left untreated and non symptomatic for life. For those that do have complications this can involve frequent kidney stones, urinary tract infections, or blockage. There is no cure for horseshoe kidney, but treating the symptoms is the course of treatment. Many test can be used to detect horseshoe including IVP, CT scan, and blood tests.