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A Massive Renal Infarction Due to Atheroemboli: A Case Report
Long Nguyen Tuan1, Yen Nguyen Thi Bach1, Hung Nguyen Duc1
1Cardiology, Tam Anh Hospital, Ha Noi, VNM.
Cureus
|August 14, 2023
Summary
Acute renal infarction (ARI) from atheroemboli is rare and difficult to diagnose. Successful treatment with thrombus aspiration in one case suggests its potential for diagnosing and managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Vascular Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Acute renal infarction (ARI) presents with vague symptoms, complicating early diagnosis.
- Atheroemboli are a challenging cause of ARI, often requiring invasive diagnostics.
- Contrast-enhanced CT aids in diagnosing renal infarction, but identifying atheroemboli remains difficult.
Observation:
- Kidney biopsy is definitive for diagnosing atheroemboli but not always feasible.
- Thrombus aspiration during intervention can reveal white substances indicative of atheroemboli.
- A case of ARI successfully treated with thrombus aspiration is presented.
Findings:
- Thrombus aspiration successfully treated a patient with acute renal infarction.
- Analysis of aspirated material suggested atherosclerosis as the underlying cause.
- This intervention offers a potential diagnostic and therapeutic approach for atheroembolic ARI.
Implications:
- Thrombus aspiration may serve as a valuable tool for diagnosing and treating atheroembolic ARI when biopsy is not possible.
- Further data is needed to clarify the role of intervention, especially in lobular artery infarction.
- This case highlights a successful application of interventional techniques in managing a rare renal pathology.
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