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Case Reports
. 2012:5:119-23.
doi: 10.2147/IJNRD.S33768. Epub 2012 Sep 3.

Renal infarction

Khawer Saeed  1
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Renal infarction

Khawer Saeed. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis. 2012.

Abstract

Renal infarction is an underdiagnosed and under-reported phenomenon, and needs to be diagnosed rapidly to prevent permanent loss of renal function. Renal infarction should be considered in the initial differential diagnosis of nephrolithiasis and pyelonephritis. It is often mistaken for more benign pathology and is worthwhile reviewing and reporting.

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; diagnosis; renal infarction.

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Figure 1
Computed tomography abdomen with contrast showed a left renal infarct, 8 mm in size.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Kidney ultrasound revealed a left kidney measuring 10.1 cm. Note: Cortical thickness is well maintained.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Corticomedullary distinction is well maintained.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Color Doppler revealed selective low renal blood of lower pole of left kidney.
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