Abstract:lthough ectopic kidney is a common abnormality, the displacement is usually downwards, towards, the pelvis, or medial. Upward displacement into the thoracic cavity is a much rarer finding, and most of the intrathoracic kidneys are found in males. About 50 cases have been reported in the literature. 1 A diaphragmatic hernia can be seen in 0.25% of cases. 2 In contrast to pelvic kidneys, intrathoracic kidneys are usually asymptomatic, and they are incidentally found on chest radiographs. In the ab- Case Report A… Show more
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