[Spontaneous dissection of the renal artery and kidney infarction: report of two cases]

Rev Med Chil. 2008 Sep;136(9):1183-7. Epub 2008 Nov 12.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report two previously healthy males aged 33 and 37 years, presenting with severe pain in the right and left part of the abdomen, respectively. An abdominal CT scan showed in both a kidney infarction. An angio-CAT scan showed changes compatible with a fibromuscular dysplasia in the renal arterial wall. An angiography showed an intimal tear or complex dissection flap in both cases. Both had a satisfactory evolution with conservative treatment. The relationship between fibromuscular dysplasia and spontaneous dissection of the renal artery is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aortic Dissection / complications
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infarction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Infarction / etiology
  • Kidney / blood supply*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging*