Imaging of a renal artery aneurysm detected incidentally on ultrasonography.
Title | Imaging of a renal artery aneurysm detected incidentally on ultrasonography. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Rafailidis, V., Gavriilidou A., Liouliakis C., Poultsaki M., Theodoridis T., & Charalampidis V. |
Journal | Case Rep Radiol |
Volume | 2014 |
Pagination | 375805 |
Date Published | 2014 |
ISSN | 2090-6862 |
Abstract | Renal artery aneurysms occur with a frequency of less than 1% of the general population. Even if they are usually asymptomatic and incidentally found, they can be complicated with life-threatening conditions like rupture, thrombosis, embolism, or hypertension. Thus, once diagnosed, they should be fully evaluated with further imaging and treated when indicated. We present the case of a patient who was referred for ultrasonography for an unrelated reason. The examination demonstrated a hyperechoic focus near the right kidney. Further imaging workup with MDCT established the diagnosis of a right renal artery aneurysm which was saccular in shape and peripherally calcified. This ring-like calcification was also visible in a KUB radiography which was also performed. After presenting the case, various aspects of this rare entity are discussed. |
DOI | 10.1155/2014/375805 |
Alternate Journal | Case Rep Radiol |
PubMed ID | 24963433 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4055030 |