Primary Renal Vein Aneurysm Rupture: Case Report of a Catastrophic Entity

Renal vein aneurysms (RVAs) are uncommon entities, which are usually incidental findings or may cause mild nonspecific symptoms. Modern radiological imaging, mainly multislice computed tomography (CT), has substantially contributed to a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Treatment may range from watchful waiting to aneurysmorraphy, aneurysmectomy, and nephrectomy. Potential complications include thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pressure to other structures, and rupture.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - October 13, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Konstantinos A. Paschos, Michalis Kirmanidis, Konstantinos Boulas, Athina Spanoudaki, Anestis Chatzigeorgiadis Tags: Case Report Source Type: research