Severe pyonephrosis associated with spontaneous subcapsular renal hematoma
Non-traumatic spontaneous subcapsular renal hematoma, also known as Wünderlich syndrome, is a rare entity that is associated with some renal pathology, mainly tumors or cysts, anticoagulant drugs administration or unknown reasons. We present a case of an elderly patient that presented with spontaneo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons
2019-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpub.net/index.php?fulltxt=63693&fulltxtj=172&fulltxtp=172-1567345144.pdf |
| Summary: | Non-traumatic spontaneous subcapsular renal hematoma, also known as Wünderlich syndrome, is a rare entity that is associated with some renal pathology, mainly tumors or cysts, anticoagulant drugs administration or unknown reasons. We present a case of an elderly patient that presented with spontaneous subcapsular renal hematoma and complete deterioration of his kidney due to severe pyonephrosis that was managed conservatively. |
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| ISSN: | 2534-9821 2534-9821 |