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Case Studies | Radiology and Medical Imaging Sciences | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 5.5 / 10
Exophytic Renal Angiomyolipoma Unmasked: A Case of Wunderlich's Syndrome
Dr. Chitta Krishna Sai [2] | Dr. Rama Krishna Rao Baru [3] | Dr. Borra Praharsha | Dr. Dasari Sai Tejaswini
Abstract: Wunderlich syndrome (WS), characterized by spontaneous bleeding into the kidney's surrounding spaces, is a rare but potentially life - threatening condition. This report presents a case of WS secondary to an exophytic renal angiomyolipoma. A 35 - year - old female presented with progressive left flank pain, leukocytosis, and normal hemoglobin levels. Contrast - enhanced Computed Tomography revealed a large fat - containing tumor with active contrast extravasation and hematoma formation over the right perirenal space. Emergency total nephrectomy was performed, confirming the diagnosis of renal angiomyolipoma. WS represents a diagnostic challenge necessitating prompt identification and intervention to mitigate its potentially severe complications. Multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced imaging techniques are crucial for optimal management and patient outcomes in WS cases.
Keywords: Angiomyolipoma, renal hemorrhage, spontaneous
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 570 - 572