Ruptured Renal Artery Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are rare and usually asymptomatic; ~ 90% of them are unilateral. Once diagnosed during pregnancy, they may rupture, presenting a high maternal-fetal risk. The present study reports the case of a 32-year-old pregnant woman with a 30-week gestational age and a ruptured unilateral RAA.Resumo Os aneurismas de art éria renal (AAR) são raros, normalmente assintomáticos, e ~ 90% dos casos são unilaterais. Uma vez diagnosticados durante a gestação, estes podem se tornar predisponentes a rotura e apresentar elevado risco materno-fetal. O presente artigo relata o caso de uma gestante de 32 anos, com idade ge stacional de 30 semanas e quadro de AAR unilateral roto.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetricia - April 15, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research