🔍 Horseshoe Kidney: When Two Become One 🧬 A horseshoe kidney is a congenital condition where the lower poles of the two kidneys are fused, forming a U- or horseshoe-shaped organ. 🧩 Key facts: – Occurs in about 1 in 500 births – Often diagnosed incidentally, as many people are asymptomatic – Fusion usually occurs at the lower ends of the kidneys – The fused kidney often lies lower in the abdomen than usual 🩸 Possible complications: – Urinary tract infections – Kidney stones – Hydronephrosis (