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.
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