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Acute renal cortical necrosis: contrast-enhanced CT and pathologic correlation
1Department of Radiology, Hartford Hospital, Connecticut 06115.
Urologic Radiology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Acute renal cortical necrosis, a rare cause of acute kidney injury, is often linked to late pregnancy complications. This study details its appearance on contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) for better diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Acute renal cortical necrosis (ARCN) is an uncommon cause of acute kidney injury.
- ARCN is frequently associated with third-trimester obstetrical complications.
- Radiological descriptions of ARCN, particularly on contrast-enhanced CT, are scarce.
Observation:
- This report presents a case of acute renal cortical necrosis.
- The study details the characteristic findings observed on contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT).
- Pathological correlation of the CT findings is provided.
Findings:
- Contrast-enhanced CT revealed specific patterns indicative of acute renal cortical necrosis.
- The imaging findings were correlated with histopathological examination.
- This case highlights the utility of CT in diagnosing ARCN.
Implications:
- Enhanced understanding of CT appearance aids in early diagnosis of ARCN.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy can lead to timely management of acute kidney injury in obstetrical patients.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on CT findings in ARCN.