ABSTRACT
Intrathoracic renal ectopia is a rare congenital abnormality that is often discovered incidentally. Plain radiography of the chest is often indeterminate, particularly in cases where there may be more than one pathology. CT is the mainstay of diagnosis in such cases where malignant or benign features may be identified and, as in this case report, it can confirm confidently the diagnosis of a rare benign mass and negate the need for further investigation. Here, the clinical and radiological findings of intrathoracic kidneys are discussed, together with a review of the literature.
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Choristoma/diagnostic imaging , Kidney , Mediastinal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Female , Humans , Incidental Findings , Pleural Effusion/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Emphysema/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Motile curved bacilli seen in vaginal secretions have been isolated on Columbia agar supplemented with 5% human blood and vitamin K. Growth occurred both anaerobically and in 5% oxygen, but not under more aerobic conditions. There were two distinct groups of these organisms, distinguishable by morphology, biochemical activity, antigenic pattern and susceptibility to metronidazole. All isolates were sensitive to a wide range of antimicrobial agents, with the exception of nalidixic acid and polymyxin. One group was resistant to metronidazole.
