Wunderlich's Syndrome due to ruptured renal Angiomyolipoma

Wunderlich’s syndrome or spontaneous renal hematoma is rare condition but can be life threatening. Renal tumours are the most common etiology. CT plays a vital role in identifying the perirenal hematoma and diagnosing the underlying cause. Selective arterial embolization is the current treatment of...

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Main Authors: Che Alhadi, Shahidah, Che Man, Mohammad, Syed Mohsin, Syed Hasanul Hadi, Wan Mokhter, Wan Mokhzani, Gohar Rahman, Mohd Nor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Forecast Publication 2019
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/74442/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/74442/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/74442/1/Aug%20Dr.%20Mohd%20surgery.pdf
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Summary:Wunderlich’s syndrome or spontaneous renal hematoma is rare condition but can be life threatening. Renal tumours are the most common etiology. CT plays a vital role in identifying the perirenal hematoma and diagnosing the underlying cause. Selective arterial embolization is the current treatment of choice in ruptured renal angiomyolipoma, especially in life threatening cases.