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The '''kidneys''' are metanephric in all species. In iguanas they lie within the pelvic canal on either side of the colon. Nephromegaly can result in obstruction of the colon as it passes between the kidneys within the pelvic canal.
The '''kidneys''' are metanephric in all species. In iguanas they lie within the pelvic canal on either side of the colon. Nephromegaly can result in obstruction of the colon as it passes between the kidneys within the pelvic canal.
* Granulomatous nephritis causing colonic obstruction or dystocia is relatively common in the green iguana.
* Granulomatous nephritis causing colonic obstruction or dystocia is relatively common in the [[Green Iguana|green iguana]].
* The posterior segment of the kidney (called sexual segment) in some male geckos, skinks and iguanids is sexually dimorphic. It swells during the breeding season, contributing to the seminal fluid; its colour may also change dramatically and should not be misinterpreted as pathology.
* The posterior segment of the kidney (called sexual segment) in some male geckos, skinks and iguanids is sexually dimorphic. It swells during the breeding season, contributing to the seminal fluid; its colour may also change dramatically and should not be misinterpreted as pathology.