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Kidney CT Appearances

 

 


Renal Hematoma CT Findings

  • High-density fluid collection between renal capsule and parenchyma
  • No contrast enhancement unless active bleed is present
  • Could be due to processes ranging from RCC or AML, to vasculitis, to trauma

Renal Hematoma CT Findings

Other Information About Renal Hematoma

Etiology:

  • Renal trauma

Epidemiology:

  • Rare
  • Unknown for spontaneous hematoma

Presentation:

  • Flank pain
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope

Prognosis:

  • Can be treated with surgery
  • Prognosis depends on the extent of renal trauma

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