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Development of unilateral renal peripelvic lymphangiectasia after renal vein thrombosis
Rafael Ospino1, Claire Brookmeyer2
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract:
Renal peripelvic lymphangiectasia is a rare entity that can mimic hydronephrosis on routine contrast-enhanced computer tomography (CT). While it may remain asymptomatic, symptomatic cases can exhibit refractory hypertension (HTN) and recurrent abdominal pain. Diagnostic challenges stem from its nonspecific symptoms and imaging characteristics, which can overlap with other renal disorders. Thereby, adequate protocolling of CT or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is important for accurate diagnosis. In this report, we present a case of renal lymphangiectasia that developed in a medically complex patient following renal vein thrombosis.
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