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Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome
Published on: September 19, 2019
[Wünderlich s syndrome: importance of diagnostic imaging]
Jorge Rey Rey1, Sabela López García, Fernando Domínguez Freire
1Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España. jorge292@gmail.com
Introduction:
Wünderlich's Syndrome is a spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage characterised by sudden lumbar pain, tangible mass in the lumbar region and signs of hypovolaemic shock.
Case Report:
A 65 year-old female presented the classic triad indicating Wünderlich's syndrome. Imaging techniques with three-dimensional reconstruction enabled us to determine the diagnosis and aetiology, and aided in determining the treatment.
Discussion:
We emphasise the importance of imaging methods in diagnosing and choosing treatment for Wünderlich s Syndrome.
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