What problems are commonly associated with the diagnosis of horseshoe kidneys?
a. Hydronephrosis
b. Nephritis
c. Infection
d. Kidney stones
e. Pyuria
Answer:
a. Hydronephrosis
c. Infection
d. Kidney stones
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