Spontaneous renal hemorrhage

  • João Luís Cavaco Department of Internal Medicine II, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4733-7941
  • Francisco Capinha Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal
  • Maria José Pires Department of Internal Medicine II, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ana Furão Rodrigues Department of Internal Medicine II, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisboa, Portugal
  • Ana Oliveira Pedro Department of Internal Medicine II, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisboa, Portugal
  • António Pais de Lacerda Department of Internal Medicine II, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, E.P.E., Lisboa, Portugal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2023_003749

Keywords

Spontaneous renal haemorrhage, renal haematoma, Lenk’s triad

Abstract

Introduction: Spontaneous renal haemorrhage is a rare condition with potentially serious complications.

Case description: We describe a 76-year-old woman with a 3-day history of fever and malaise, with no associated trauma. She was admitted to our emergency room with signs of shock. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed an extensive right kidney haematoma. Despite fast surgical management, the patient died less than 24 h after admission.

Conclusion: Spontaneous renal haemorrhage should be quickly identified due to its fatal complications. Early diagnosis leads to a better prognosis.

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    • Published: 2023-02-28

    Issue: 2023: Vol 10 No 2 (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Cavaco JL, Capinha F, Pires MJ, Furão Rodrigues A, Oliveira Pedro A, Pais de Lacerda A. Spontaneous renal hemorrhage. EJCRIM 2023;10 doi:10.12890/2023_003749.

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