Intrathoracic ectopic kidney: report of a case. 1975

R H Lozano, and C Rodriguez

A case of intrathoracic ectopic kidney is reported and the literature is reviewed. Intrathoracic ectopic kidney is a rare developmental anomaly. The surgeon should be fully aware of this anomaly in order to make a correct diagnosis before an ill-advised thoracotomy is performed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007668 Kidney Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations. Kidneys
D008297 Male Males
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013909 Thorax The upper part of the trunk between the NECK and the ABDOMEN. It contains the chief organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Chest,Thoraces,Chests,Thorace

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