Radiology diagnostics of nephroptosis in modern medicine

Nephroptos has been one of the most controversial and frequently discussed urological "diseases" for more than 100 years. Scientists have been unable to reach consensus on issues of its etiology and pathogenesis. From the anatomical point of view, this pathology is described by a significant deviation of kidney location in change of the body the position or deep breathing. In such cases the kidney retains mobility and can independently return to its bed in the lumbar region. As a result, excessive mobility affects hemo-and urodynamics of the kidney, which in turn may lead to the certain symptoms and development of complications. The incidence of nephroptosis is probably higher than has it been assumed, because in most cases it is asymptomatic. The patient seeks medical help when he develops characteristic symptoms. The introduction of new methods of radiological diagnostics of that condition will provide a new look on the morphological status of the floating kidney, an exact assessment of its mobility and of the surrounding tissues. The technique, which allows evaluation of those features all at once, is the MSCT of the abdomen with the Valsalva’s test.