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Studies in Medical Sciences 2017, 28(4): 40-43 |
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Mahmoudzadeh H, Nikibakhsh A A. Report of ectopic kidney in thorax with bilateral vesicular uretral reflux. Studies in Medical Sciences 2017; 28 (4) :40-43
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Urmia University of Medical Science , mahmoudzadeh_ha@yahoo.com
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A-6 –months old infant was assessed with urinary tract infection. In the abdominal sonography left kidney was absent. In radiology report single kidney noted. DTPA SCAN was requested for evaluation of moderate hydronephrosis of the right kidney and ectopic in the chest area was seen. Then VCUG was requested for further evaluation that showed bilateral reflux in urinary system. The mass was seen in CXR that related to an ectopic kidney.
Keywords: ectopic kidney, bilateral vesico urethral reflux
Type of Study: case report |
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