Significant haematuria caused by a pseudo-aneurysm in nephroblastoma
A 7-year-old boy presented with a nephroblastoma, frank haematuria and hypovolemic shock. The haemorrhage was controlled with embolization of the right renal artery and followed by a nephrectomy. In paediatric oncology, interventional radiology has limited application beyond specific indications. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576618303105 |
| Summary: | A 7-year-old boy presented with a nephroblastoma, frank haematuria and hypovolemic shock. The haemorrhage was controlled with embolization of the right renal artery and followed by a nephrectomy. In paediatric oncology, interventional radiology has limited application beyond specific indications. This case describes a rare complication where embolization was the key to successful treatment. Keywords: Haematuria, Pseudo-aneurysm, Nephroblastoma |
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| ISSN: | 2213-5766 |