Pelvic kidney

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008589",
  "term": "Pelvic kidney",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital anomaly where one or both kidneys are located in the pelvis rather than in their normal position in the retroperitoneum. This condition results from a failure of the kidney to ascend during fetal development. A pelvic kidney may be asymptomatic or associated with urinary tract infections or obstruction.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ectopic kidney"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 791 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pelvic-kidney/"
}