Renal cell carcinoma in an intrathoracic kidney: Radiographic findings andsurgical considerations

Ectopic intrathoracic kidney is a rare phenomenon and is usually an inciden tal finding on a chest radiograph. Of all intrathoracic kidneys, congenital ectopia is most often Shown, with a traumatic etiology occurring much less frequently. We report a case of an ectopic intrathoracic kidney with assoc iated renal cell carcinoma. Management, which tvas based on current treatme nt recommendations for isolated renal masses, consisted of radical nephrect omy. The patient has been without evidence of disease recurrence for 36 mon ths after surgery.