1. An unusual presentation of a Page kidney 24 days after transplantation: case report.
- Author
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Butt FK, Seawright AH, Kokko KE, and Hawxby AM
- Subjects
- Female, Humans, Kidney diagnostic imaging, Middle Aged, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Kidney pathology, Kidney Transplantation
- Abstract
The Page kidney phenomenon is a well recognized entity where an extrinsically compressed kidney results in hypertension and loss of function. This compression is usually caused by a subcapsular hematoma secondary to blunt abdominal trauma or an invasive procedure such as a renal biopsy. We describe an unusual case involving the spontaneous development of a Page kidney 24 days after renal transplantation without any history of preceding trauma. The subcapsular hematoma was detected by a computerized tomographic scan performed as part of the work-up for acute allograft dysfunction. Prompt recognition and early intervention are essential if renal function is to be restored before irreversible damage occurs., (Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2010
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