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Imaging of a renal artery aneurysm detected incidentally on ultrasonography.

ΤίτλοςImaging of a renal artery aneurysm detected incidentally on ultrasonography.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsRafailidis, V., Gavriilidou A., Liouliakis C., Poultsaki M., Theodoridis T., & Charalampidis V.
JournalCase Rep Radiol
Volume2014
Pagination375805
Date Published2014
ISSN2090-6862
Abstract

Renal artery aneurysms occur with a frequency of less than 1% of the general population. Even if they are usually asymptomatic and incidentally found, they can be complicated with life-threatening conditions like rupture, thrombosis, embolism, or hypertension. Thus, once diagnosed, they should be fully evaluated with further imaging and treated when indicated. We present the case of a patient who was referred for ultrasonography for an unrelated reason. The examination demonstrated a hyperechoic focus near the right kidney. Further imaging workup with MDCT established the diagnosis of a right renal artery aneurysm which was saccular in shape and peripherally calcified. This ring-like calcification was also visible in a KUB radiography which was also performed. After presenting the case, various aspects of this rare entity are discussed.

DOI10.1155/2014/375805
Alternate JournalCase Rep Radiol
PubMed ID24963433
PubMed Central IDPMC4055030

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