Renal Cancer in Kidney with Crossed Fused Ectopia: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background: The crossed renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly, 90% of the cases present fused. Generally present asymptomatic and had been diagnosed because of secondary complications or as an incidental finding. Clinical case: We report a 70-year-old woman with a renal tumor in a crossed fused ectopic kidney presented with abdominal pain, hematuria and weight loss. She underwent to radical nephrectomy with histological report of renal cell carcinoma. In the follow up to 12 months without evidence of recurrence. Conclusions: The treatment is surgical, preserving healthy kidney and thereby the quality of life of patients.