International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 131-133, September 2007

Spontaneous Rupture of Renal Pelvis

Department of Emergency Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Accepted 1 April 2007.

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SUMMARY 

Spontaneous renal pelvis rupture is a rare situation. It is nearly always related to underlying renal abnor-malities caused by calculus, infection, tumor or pregnancy, resulting in hydronephrosis. In some situations, it is iatrogenic, such as fluid overload during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Here, we present a case of spontaneous renal pelvis rupture with no predisposing factor found.

Key Words:  renal pelvis , spontaneous rupture

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PII: S1873-9598(08)70034-6

doi:10.1016/S1873-9598(08)70034-6

International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 131-133, September 2007

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