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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Language: | English |
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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 |
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. |
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