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Abdominopelvic CT; absence of left kidney.
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CT was performed, confirming ultrasonographic findings, but also showing a confusing finding - the absence of a left kidney (Figure 1). Cervical smear and endometrial biopsy were performed to rule out any comorbid pathology, and were reported as normal cytology and irregular proliferative endometrium.
Intravenous pyelography, functioning right kidney and absence of left kidney.
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After consultation with the Urology Department, an intravenous pyelography was done, revealing a normally functioning right kidney and an absent left kidney (Figure 2).
Intraoperative appearance of absence of left adnexa.
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Also of interest, the left round ligament was intact but the left ovary and fallopian tube were not observed (Figure 3).