Solitary left kidney

What does "Solitary left kidney" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Solitary left kidney" is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where a person has only one kidney, and that kidney is on the left side of the body. This can occur naturally, where a person is born with only one kidney, or it can be the result of a surgical procedure where one kidney is removed. Despite having only one kidney, many people with this condition can live normal, healthy lives.

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