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A case of renal artery thrombosis in adolescence: when one kidney does not light up

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Spontaneous renal arterial thrombosis is rare in the pediatric population and may present as an acute abdomen, making it a potential diagnostic pitfall for pediatricians or emergency physicians. The authors present a 14-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with sudden onset abdominal pain and unexpectedly showed a right renal artery occlusion on contrast-enhanced computerized tomography scan. Subsequently, renal artery thrombosis was confirmed on a catheter angiography and treated with thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and angioplasty. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis and prompt implementation of imaging studies when evaluating pediatric patients presenting with acute abdomen.

Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.22470/pemj.2025.01263

Authors: Lorna Lin, Cornelia Muntean, Laura Nimkoff

Institution: Good Samaritan University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Renal and Vascular Pathologies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200