Open AccessRenal pseudoaneurysm formation post allograft biopsy: a case report
Author(s) -
Samir Mallat,
Rima Abou Arkoub,
Bassam El Achkar,
Charbel Saade,
Fadi El-Merhi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20150502
Subject(s) - pseudoaneurysm , medicine , biopsy , radiology , complication , magnetic resonance imaging , angiography , kidney , renal function , magnetic resonance angiography , kidney transplantation , renal biopsy , surgery
Renal pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is a rare complication post kidney transplant biopsy that accounts for less than 1% of allograft dysfunction. Imaging guidelines in the diagnosis of renal PSA have not yet been developed owing to the low occurrence and limited data availability. However, contrast-enhanced CT and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) are the preferred modalities in detecting PSA owing to the high contrast and spatial resolution. However, magnetic resonance angiography is preferred since non-contrast imaging techniques can see blood flow patterns in renal PSA without the use of contrast media that may alter renal function. We present a rare complication in a 48-year-old male receiving a living related kidney transplant and found to have renal PSA post allograft biopsy. We review the clinical features, imaging and treatment outcome with the developed PSA in the transplanted kidney post allograft biopsy.