A missing kidney and a hidden congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital intrathoracic kidney (ITK) is a rare condition, which is usually discovered incidentally in asymptomatic children who do not need any intervention. However, it may be associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), in which case it requires urgent surgical intervention. We present...

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Published in:Journal of clinical ultrasound 2021-05, Vol.49 (4), p.401-404
Main Authors: Singh, Chanchal, Shahnaz, Gazala, Handa, Rakesh, Gupta, Naveen Prakash, Sundar, Jayasree
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
color Doppler
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Hernia
Hernias
intrathoracic kidney
Itk protein
Kidneys
prenatal diagnosis
Ultrasonic imaging
ultrasound
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Summary:Congenital intrathoracic kidney (ITK) is a rare condition, which is usually discovered incidentally in asymptomatic children who do not need any intervention. However, it may be associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), in which case it requires urgent surgical intervention. We present a case of prenatally diagnosed ITK associated with a left CDH that was operated on day 5 of life. The neonate is currently well at 15 months of age.
ISSN:0091-2751
1097-0096
DOI:10.1002/jcu.22916