Macroscopic hematuria in a kidney transplant recipient: a rare cause

Am J Kidney Dis. 2006 Jan;47(1):e3-7. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.09.016.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm formation in a renal transplant is an uncommon complication of such interventional procedures as percutaneous nephrostomy or renal biopsy; symptoms may be delayed for days or even years. Presentation may vary from incidental discovery to worsening renal insufficiency to life-threatening hemorrhage. We report a case of macroscopic hematuria from a pseudoaneurysm that developed in a kidney transplant recipient after placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube. This patient was treated with transcatheter embolization, which is highly effective. A high index of suspicion, along with early diagnosis and transcatheter embolization, are essential for the management of hematuria caused by pseudoaneurysm formation from percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Graft Rejection / surgery
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute / complications
  • Male
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Renal Artery / injuries*
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Reoperation
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery
  • Urinary Diversion