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Nephroptosis
Nephroptosis (also called floating kidney or renal ptosis) is an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. Additional recommended knowledgeIt is more common in women than in men. CauseIt is believed to result from deficiency of supporting perirenal fasciae. TreatmentNephropexy was performed in the past to stabilize the kidney, but presently surgery is not recommended anymore in asymptomatic patients.
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