Contribution of Tc99m-DMSA SPECT/CT to Planar Tc99m-DMSA Imaging: Intrathoracic Kidney: Case Report

Abstract

lence of 1/10.000.1,2 It comprises less than 5% of all renal ectopias.3 Usually left kidney is more frequently affected than right kidney and male preponderance is slightly higher than female gender.1,4 It is mostly encountered in infants, but may be seen in neonatal age and adults too.5 Many of the cases are diagnosed usually on chest X-ray graphy incidentally as asymptomatic and do not necessitate any special treatment.4,5 A Bochdalek hernia oftenly accompanies intrathoracic kidney.5 If a Bochdalek hernia accompanies intrathoracic kidney and/or the patient is symptomatic, surgical intervention is required.5-7