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The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Published on: February 5, 2021
[From the bad to the worse]
M Garozzo1, D Licciardello, S Urso
1Unita' Complessa di Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale S. Marta e S. Venera, Azienda USL 3, Acireale (CT)-Italy. mauriziocom@hotmail.com
Summary
A sixty-five-year-old man underwent kidney ablation for a suspected renal neoplasm. Post-procedure, he experienced hematuria and asthenia, leading to a new diagnosis via ultrasonography.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- A 65-year-old male patient with a history of left nephrectomy for neoplasm presented with a right renal mass.
- Imaging studies, including ultrasonography and computed tomography (TC) scan, indicated a potential renal neoplasm.
Observation:
- A lower pole kidney ablation was performed to preserve renal function and avoid chronic dialysis, which would have been necessitated by a radical nephrectomy.
- One month post-ablation, the patient reported gross hematuria and asthenia.
Findings:
- A subsequent ultrasonography examination was crucial in establishing the correct diagnosis.
- The specific diagnosis derived from the follow-up ultrasonography is detailed within the full study.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing post-procedural complications.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for managing patients with a history of renal neoplasm and post-surgical interventions.
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