The upper pole of the left kidney was surgiclaly removed. Histological exam showed severe renal dysplasia. This segment of the kidney was poorly induced because the ureter was ectopic (it originated too far lateral/cephalad on the mesonephric duct.

Review renal dysplasia.

Review ectopic ureter.

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