Presentation
Peritoneal carcinomatosis. Unknown primary as colonoscope could not pass beyond the sigmoid colon.
Patient Data
Age: 65
Gender: Male
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PET findings are consistent with a left colonic primary with extensive peritoneal metastases. Left pelvic kidney incidentally noted.
Case Discussion
Pelvic kidneys are a not uncommon anatomical variant and related to an error during the relative ascent of the kidney during development.