Horseshoe kidney (renal fusion) occurs when a child’s two kidneys fuse together, creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.

Overview

What is a pediatric horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe kidney is when a child is born with the bases or bottoms of the two kidneys connected, thus creating a “U” or horseshoe shape.

Those who experience symptoms may have one or more of the following:

Some children with horseshoe kidney have no symptoms.

This condition occurs during fetal development, and the cause is unknown.