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[A case of domestic violence-related Page kidney]

Fumiaki Hoshiyama1, Isamu Nakanou, Yuta Toyoshima

  • 1Department of Urology, Hoshigaoka Koseinenkin Hospital.

Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|July 11, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Page kidney, a condition caused by perinephric space bleeding, can lead to kidney damage and hypertension. This case highlights a domestic violence-related instance, emphasizing the need for awareness of this rare but serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hypertension Research

Background:

  • Page kidney arises from subcapsular or perinephric hematoma.
  • This hematoma compresses the kidney, causing ischemia and renin-mediated hypertension.
  • It is a rare condition often associated with trauma.

Observation:

  • A case of Page kidney secondary to domestic violence is presented.
  • The patient experienced kidney compression, ischemia, and hypertension.
  • This clinical presentation underscores the potential for non-iatrogenic and non-traumatic causes.

Findings:

  • Domestic violence can precipitate Page kidney.
  • Review of existing literature on Page kidney cases.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and outcomes in similar reported cases.

Implications:

  • Highlights a critical, albeit rare, complication of domestic violence.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering non-traditional causes of Page kidney.
  • Informs clinical suspicion and diagnostic workup in patients with unexplained hypertension and renal compromise.

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