Acute renal infarct without apparent cause: A case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Ryan Decoste Dalhousie University
  • Jeffrey G Himmelman Dalhousie University
  • John Grantmyre Dalhousie University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2466

Keywords:

renal infarct

Abstract

Acute renal infarction is a rare clinical entity most commonly occurring as a result of a thromboembolic event in patients with predisposing risk factors. Its non-specific presentation can lead to delayed or missed diagnosis. However, modern imaging technology has allowed for the diagnosis of renal infarction to be made earlier in its clinical course. Due to its rare nature, treatment guidelines do not exist. We report a case of acute renal infarction identified on computed tomography scan in a patient with no known predisposing factors to thromboembolism that was treated through suction thrombectomy.

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Author Biographies

Ryan Decoste, Dalhousie University

Fourth year medical student at Dalhousie University.

Jeffrey G Himmelman, Dalhousie University

PGY1 Department of Urology, Dalhousie University

John Grantmyre, Dalhousie University

Staff urologist in Dalhousie department of urology

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Published

2015-04-13

How to Cite

Decoste, R., Himmelman, J. G., & Grantmyre, J. (2015). Acute renal infarct without apparent cause: A case report and review of the literature. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 9(3-4), E237–9. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2466

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3-4 (2015): CUAJ April

Section

Case Report

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