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[Thoracic ectopic kidney. Report of a case]
D Marcano1, G Aguilera, O Sánchez
1Hospital Manuel Núñez Tovar, Departamento de Pediatría, Maturín, Estado Mónagas, Venezuela.
Investigacion Clinica
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A pediatric case highlights bronchial hyperreactivity and an intrathoracic mass. Diagnosis revealed an ectopic intrathoracic kidney, emphasizing the need for suspicion in similar cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Nephrology
Background:
- Bronchial hyperreactivity can mimic respiratory distress in children.
- Intrathoracic masses require thorough diagnostic evaluation.
Observation:
- A 23-month-old boy presented with symptoms of bronchial hyperreactivity.
- Initial chest X-ray showed an apparent intrathoracic mass, leading to antibiotic treatment.
- Further imaging (IVP and ultrasound) identified an ectopic intrathoracic kidney.
Findings:
- Ectopic intrathoracic kidney is a rare renal anomaly.
- This condition is typically asymptomatic and requires no specific treatment.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider ectopic intrathoracic kidney in pediatric patients with unexplained intrathoracic masses.
- Accurate diagnosis avoids unnecessary treatments for asymptomatic congenital anomalies.