The MRI features of perirenal space involvement in acute pancreatitis and the correlation with disease severity / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To investigate the MRI features of perirenal space involvement in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and its correlation with disease severity.Methods:A total of 128 AP patients admitted to Bishan District People′s Hospital of Chongqing from June 2018 to June 2020 were selected as study subjects. All patients were diagnosed by ultrasound guided percutaneous biopsyand the pathological diagnosis results were taken as the gold standard. The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of MRI diagnosis were calculated to analyze the correlation between MRI features of perirenal space involvement and MRI severity index (MRSI).Results:Among the 128 patients, 96 patients with perirenal space involvement in AP confirmed by ultrasound guided percutaneous biopsyand the pathological diagnosis results, accounted for 75.00%. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value diagnosed by MRI were 95.83%, 93.75%, 95.31%, 97.87% and 88.24% respectively. The involvement rate of perirenal space in AP was 75.00%(96/128), and that in mild, moderate and severe AP was 52.38%(22/42), 93.62%(44/47) and 7/7, respectively. Forty-two mild patients presented abnormal signals in the pancreas, or focal and diffuse pancreatic enlargement, thickening, and abnormal streak signalabnormalities in perirenal space, perirenal MRI showed grade 1 and 2. Forty-seven patients with moderate disease showed patchy signal abnormalities in the perirenal space, and perirenal MRI showed grade 3. Seven severe patients found perirenal interstitial effusion which was patchy. There was a good correlation between MRI features grade of perirenal space involvement and MRSI ( r = 0.721, P<0.001). The consistent rate of MRI features score of the right perirenal space was 91.14%, the consistent rate of MRI features score of the left perirenal space was 95.38%, and the consistent rate of MRSI observation on both was 90.21%. Conclusions:MRI can effectively and accurately diagnose perirenal space involvement in AP patients, MRI features and involvement rate can accurately reflect the severity of AP, which has a positive effect on clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with perirenal space involvement in AP.

Clinical analysis of ultrasound negative pressure suction with percutaneous nephroscope in the treatment of perirenal abscess / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of ultrasound negative pressure suction with percutaneous nephroscope in the treatment of perirenal abscess.Methods:The clinical data of 11 patients with perirenal abscess admitted to Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital from January 2013 to February 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 4 males and 7 females. The average age was 59(51-76) years. The abscess was located on the left side in 4 cases and on the right side in 7 cases. The average diameter of abscess was 11.2(8.1-19.2) cm. All patients had fever, low back pain and abdominal mass, accompanied by bladder irritation in 6 cases, gross hematuria in 5 cases, abdominal distension, nausea and anorexia in 3 cases. There were 7 cases with type 2 diabetes, 2 cases with rheumatoid arthritis and 6 cases with ipsilateral kidney and ureter stone. Among the 11 patients, 6 had a history of urinary tract infection, 1 had a history of upper respiratory tract infection, 1 had secondary infection of perirenal hematoma after traumatic renal rupture, and 3 had secondary infection of perirenal hematoma after percutaneous nephroscopy. All patients were treated with ultrasound negative pressure suction with percutaneous nephroscope under local anesthesia by single operator. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, drainage volume, drainage tube indwelling time, postoperative body temperature returned to normal time, postoperative hospital stay, therapeutic effect and complications were analyzed.Results:All operation procedures of 11 patients were successfully completed, including 8 cases of single channel, 2 cases of double channels and 1 case of three channels. The average operation time was 44(20-74)min, the average amount of blood loss was 15(10-20)ml, the average amount of pus was 325(200-500)ml, the average indwelling time of drainage tube was 8(6-12)d, the average time of body temperature returned to normal was 0.9(0.5-2.0)d, and the average hospitalization time was 9.6(7.0-14.0)d. Before discharge, CT reexamination showed that the perirenal abscess disappeared. There were no serious complications during and after operation. The average follow-up time was 4.4(3-8) months. There was no recurrence in all patients.Conclusions:Ultrasound negative pressure suction with percutaneous nephroscope is one of the safe and effective surgical methods for the treatment of perirenal abscess. It has the advantages of small trauma, quick recovery, complete drainage, exact effect and fewer complications.

Perirenal capsule involvement in IgG4-related chronic interstitial nephritis: a case report and literature review / 中华肾脏病杂志

Objective@#To explore the clinicopathological features and the renal biopsy process of a case of IgG4-related chronic interstitial nephritis with perirenal capsule involved and review associated literature to improve the clinician's understanding for this disease and to perform a better renal biopsy.@*Methods@#The onset, diagnosis and treatment course of the disease were described and associated literature were reviewed to summary the clinicopathologic features and key points in renal biopsy.@*Results@#The data of the patient showed that the urine specific gravity was 1.011, with urine protein ± and urine sugar 3+. The concentration of hemoglobin was 53 g/L, serum creatinine was 1665 μmol/L, and IgG4 was 9.39 g/L. Computed tomography showed that both kidneys enlarged slightly with decreased density and low density shadow around the kidneys. On contrast-enhanced scan, irregular low-density enhancement areas were found in both kidneys, and the edge of the boundary was not clear. For the first renal biopsy, no renal parenchyma was found except mainly hyaline collagen fibrils. At the second time, 3 pieces of tissues were obtained, which showed chronic interstitial glomerulonephritis. The IgG4 positive plasma cells were about 60/HPF and the IgG4+/IgG+cells ratio was more than 40%. The diagnosis of IgG4-related chronic interstitial glomerulonephritis was confirmed. After corticosteroid treatment, the serum creatinine decreased to 502 μmol/L after the patient got rid of dialysis.@*Conclusions@#There are various manifestations of renal damage caused by IgG4-related disease. It is necessary to pay attention to the involvement of the perirenal capsule, and to balance the risk of bleeding and poor sampling in renal biopsy.

Perirenal fat thickness is associated with metabolic risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease

BACKGROUND: Adipose tissue accumulation in specific body compartments has been associated with diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Perirenal fat (PRF) may lead to have direct lipotoxic effects on renal function and intrarenal hydrostatic pressure. This study was undertaken to explore the association of PRF with cardiovascular risk factors and different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS: We studied 103 patients with CKD of different stages (1 to 5). PRF was measured by B-mode renal ultrasonography in the distal third between the cortex and the hepatic border and/or spleen. RESULTS: The PRF thickness was greater in CKD patients with impaired fasting glucose than in those with normal glucose levels (1.10 ± 0.40 cm vs. 0.85 ± 0.39 cm, P < 0.01). Patients in CKD stages 4 and 5 (glomerular filtration rate [GFR] < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) had the highest PRF thickness. Serum triglyceride levels correlated positively with the PRF thickness; the PRF thickness was greater in patients with triglyceride levels ≥ 150 mg/dL (1.09 ± 0.40 cm vs. 0.86 ± 0.36 cm, P < 0.01). In patients with a GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m², uric acid levels correlated positively with the PRF thickness (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: In CKD patients, the PRF thickness correlated significantly with metabolic risk factors that could affect kidney function.

Change of gene expressions in perirenal adipose tissues of overweight and obese subjects / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective@#To determine the change of gene expressions in human perirenal adipose tissue (PAT) and oblique abdomen subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) of overweight and obese subjects.@*Methods@#Ninety-seven patients, including 35 overweight/obese patients and 62 non-obese patients, who underwent renal surgery were included. The clinical data and various gene expressions in PAT and SAT of two groups were analyzed.@*Results@#Body mass index, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, resting heart rate, fasting blood glucose, and serum creatinine were significantly higher in overweight/obese patients than those in non-obese patients(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with non-obese patients, PAT adipocytes showed bigger, and the expressions of uncoupling protein-1 (UCP1) mRNA and protein were markedly lower in overweight/obese patients. The mRNA expressions of CIDEA and adiponectin in PAT of overweight/obese patients were significantly lower, while leptin, monocyte chemotactic protein 1, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-10 mRNA expressions were significantly higher. There were no significant differences in the related gene expressions of SAT between the two groups.@*Conclusions@#Different parts of adipose tissue reveal various characteristics, and play different roles in the occurrence and development of obesity. UCP1 expression is decreased in PAT of overweight/obese patients, with the changes of adipocytokine expressions. (Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2018, 34: 567-572)

The 461th case: fever, hematuria, and right lumbar pain / 中华内科杂志

A 56-year-old female was admitted to the Department of Rheumatology,Peking Union Medical College Hospital with complaint of recurrent fever and acute lumbar pain.Fever was complicated with malaise,cough and occasional blood-streaked sputum.Lab tests showed elevated white blood cell count,increased serum creatinine,erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein.Other lab findings included severe anemia,hematuria,and proteinuria.Immunological examinations were positive for antinuclear antibodies,antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies and antiglomerular basement membrane antibody.Ultrasonography and CT scan detected a huge spontaneous perirenal hematoma at right side.Angiography revealed multiple microaneurysms on bilateral renal arteries and branches.A diagnosis of systemic vasculitis was suggested.Under the combination therapy of corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide,the patient presented sustained remission for one year.This case indicates that prompt and sufficient treatment of primary disease is essential to a promising outcome.

Incidental Detection of Peri-Renal Hemorrhage on F-18 FDG PET/CT Imaging in a Patient with Polycystic Kidney Disease / 대한핵의학회잡지

A 72-year-old male patient with a history of polycystic kidney disease and lung malignancy underwent F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) for the evaluation of tumor recurrence. The FDG PET/CT and subsequent non-enhanced CT scans revealed a hemorrhage in the peri-renal space of the left original kidney. Interesting in this case was the incidental detection of unexpected peri-renal hemorrhage during an oncologic assessment with FDG PET/CT.

Exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma:CT features analysis / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To compare the CT findings of exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma.Methods CT data of 20 patients with exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and 20 pateints with perirenal liposarcoma were reviewed by two radiologists blinded to the clinical and pathological findings.These findings were compared between exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma using the Student t-test and Fisher 's exact test.Results Exophytic renal angiomyolipomas were smaller (P <0.05)and more commonly showed the following findings(P <0.05):renal parenchymal defect in 20 patietns,aneurysmal dilatation of intratumoral vessels in 18 patients,renal parenchymal vascular pedicle in 20 patients,supply of renal artery branches in 20 patients,hemorrhage in 6 patietns and combination with other intrarenal fatty lesions in 5 patients.Whereas,the findings associated with perirenal liposarcoma were non-fat soft tissue node in 20 patients (P <0.05)and kidney displacement in 19 patients (P <0.05).No significant difference was seen in calcification and sexuality(P >0.05).Conclusion Several CT findings were significantly different between exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma,which can be helpful for differentiating the two tumors,and provides the accurate imaging basis for the next therapy.

Impact of aderent perirenal fat on retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the impact of aderent perirenal fat (APF) on retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RLPN). Methods Clinical data of 52 patients who underwent RLPN for a small renal tumor from October 2013 to December 2015 was analyzed retrospectively. All the patients were divided into two groups according to the presence of APF by preoperative computed tomography imaging. Clinical data was collected including patients' age, gender, BMI, history of hypertension, history of diabetes, American Society of Anesthesiologists score (ASA), intra-abdominal fat (IAF), tumor size, RENAL Nephrometry score (RNS), operative time, warm ischaemia time (WIT), estimated blood loss (EBL), and length of hospital stay. Results Between the two groups, the BMI, tumor size, WIT, length of hospital stay were similar [(26.70 ± 3.33) kg/m2 vs (25.65 ± 4.01) kg/m2, (3.53 ± 1.21) cm vs (3.64 ± 1.05) cm, (27.17 ± 7.55) min vs (25.21 ± 5.64) min, (12.54 ± 4.06) d vs (10.61 ± 3.70) d, P > 0.05)], as well as the ASA and RNS. APF patients were older [(59.25 ± 11.03) y vs (49.71 ± 11.86) y, P = 0.004]. There were a high proportion of men (75.0% vs 46.4%, P = 0.036), patients with hypertension (62.5% vs 28.6%, P = 0.014), and patients with diabetes (41.7% vs 14.3%, P = 0.026). In the APF group, IAF was more [(2.02 ± 0.47) cm vs (1.35 ± 0.66) cm, P = 0.000], operative time was longer [(146.08 ± 45.45) min vs (119.32 ± 28.83) min, P = 0.017], and EBL was higher [(82.92 ± 45.73) ml vs (51.79 ± 25.10) ml, P = 0.005]. Conclusion The adherent preirenal fat sticking renal results in a longer operative time and a higher EBL, but has no influences on the WIT and length of hospital stay. APF makes it difficult to expose the tumor, not to remove it.

Effect of Electroacupuncture on Serum Ins and the Fat Content in Male and Female Experimental Obesity Rats / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To explore the difference in the regulating effect of electroacupuncture on serum insulin (Ins) and fat consumption between male and female simple obesity rat and the possible mechanism of its action.Methods A rat model of simple obesity was made by induction with sodium glutamate. The rats were randomized into model and electroacupuncture groups (male and female), 10 rats each. A normal group of 10 rats (male and female) was established as a control. Points Quchi, Zhongwan, Guanyuan, Housanli, Fenglong and Sanyinjiao were selected in the electroacupuncture group. Stimulation with a low frequency of 2 Hz was provided after needle insertion. The treatment was given once daily for 28 consecutive days. Serum Ins content, and greater omentum, pericardiac and perirenal fat weights were measured in the male and female groups of rats before and after electroacupuncture intervention. The comparisons were made.Results Serum Ins content, and greater omentum, pericardiac and perirenal fat weights were significantly lower in the electroacupuncture male and female groups of rats than in the model male and female groups of rats (P<0.01) and also in the electroacupuncture male group of rats than in the electroacupuncture female group of rats (P<0.05).Conclusions Electroacupuncture has different degrees of weight-reducing effect in both male and female obesity rats. The reducing effect on serum Ins content, and greater omentum, pericardiac and perirenal fat weights is better in male obesity rats.

Exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma:CT features analysis / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To compare the CT findings of exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma.Methods CT data of 20 patients with exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and 20 pateints with perirenal liposarcoma were reviewed by two radiologists blinded to the clinical and pathological findings.These findings were compared between exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma using the Student t-test and Fisher 's exact test.Results Exophytic renal angiomyolipomas were smaller (P <0.05)and more commonly showed the following findings(P <0.05):renal parenchymal defect in 20 patietns,aneurysmal dilatation of intratumoral vessels in 18 patients,renal parenchymal vascular pedicle in 20 patients,supply of renal artery branches in 20 patients,hemorrhage in 6 patietns and combination with other intrarenal fatty lesions in 5 patients.Whereas,the findings associated with perirenal liposarcoma were non-fat soft tissue node in 20 patients (P <0.05)and kidney displacement in 19 patients (P <0.05).No significant difference was seen in calcification and sexuality(P >0.05).Conclusion Several CT findings were significantly different between exophytic renal angiomyolipoma and perirenal liposarcoma,which can be helpful for differentiating the two tumors,and provides the accurate imaging basis for the next therapy.

Complicated UTI – A Rare Cause of Spontaneous Perirenal Hematoma.

Spontaneous renal hemorrhage is an unusual complication of urinary tract infection. A 56-year-old man, diabetic with single functional kidney was admitted with fever and abdominal pain for one day. He had pyuria and an obstructed renal moiety due to a lower ureteric stone. On evaluation, he was found to have a left perirenal hemorrhage. Drainage of the obstructed system was performed and hemorrhage was managed conservatively; in the postoperative period patient remained stable and was discharged. In conclusion, complicated urinary tract infection is a rare cause of the spontaneous perirenal hematoma and needs a high vigilance for diagnosis and management.

Spontaneous Perirenal Hemorrhage in Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Report

Neurogenic bladder is a common cause of acute pyelonephritis (APN) in cauda equina syndrome (CES). Perirenal hemorrhage, a rare complication of APN, can be a life-threatening condition. To our knowledge, there is no previous report of perirenal hemorrhage as a complication of APN in CES. A 57-year-old male, diagnosed with CES, due to a L3 burst fracture 3 months earlier, was presented with fever and chills. His diagnosis was APN due to neurogenic bladder. After treatment for APN, he was transferred to the department of rehabilitation medicine for management of his CES. Because of large post-voiding residual urine volumes, he performed self-catheterization after voiding. However, he presented again with fever and chills, and recurrent APN was diagnosed. On the third day of antibiotic treatment, he had acute abdominal pains and hypovolemic shock. Abdominal computed tomography and angiography showed left APN and a perirenal hematoma with left renal capsular artery bleeding. After embolization of the left renal capsular artery, no further active bleeding occurred. Because APN due to neurogenic bladder can lead to critical complications, such as perirenal hemorrhage, the physician should pay attention to the early diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection and the management of neurogenic bladder after CES.

Spontaneous Perirenal Hemorrhage in Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Report

Neurogenic bladder is a common cause of acute pyelonephritis (APN) in cauda equina syndrome (CES). Perirenal hemorrhage, a rare complication of APN, can be a life-threatening condition. To our knowledge, there is no previous report of perirenal hemorrhage as a complication of APN in CES. A 57-year-old male, diagnosed with CES, due to a L3 burst fracture 3 months earlier, was presented with fever and chills. His diagnosis was APN due to neurogenic bladder. After treatment for APN, he was transferred to the department of rehabilitation medicine for management of his CES. Because of large post-voiding residual urine volumes, he performed self-catheterization after voiding. However, he presented again with fever and chills, and recurrent APN was diagnosed. On the third day of antibiotic treatment, he had acute abdominal pains and hypovolemic shock. Abdominal computed tomography and angiography showed left APN and a perirenal hematoma with left renal capsular artery bleeding. After embolization of the left renal capsular artery, no further active bleeding occurred. Because APN due to neurogenic bladder can lead to critical complications, such as perirenal hemorrhage, the physician should pay attention to the early diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection and the management of neurogenic bladder after CES.

Pielonefritis xantogranulomatosa: Nuestra experiencia en 6 casos / Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: Six case reports

Introducción. La pielonefritis xantogranulomatosa (PX) es una forma de infección crónica del parénquima renal. Objetivos. Describir las características imagenológicas de la PX. Materiales y Métodos. Se realizó un análisis retrospectivo de una serie de 6 casos de PX confirmados. Resultados. Se describieron los hallazgos imagenológicos de los casos mencionados. Discusión. Las manifestaciones clínicas sugieren la afección renal y las imágenes orientan hacia su probable diagnóstico. El proceso se extiende frecuentemente al espacio perirrenal. La TC es muy útil, ya que los hallazgos de la ecografía y la urografía pueden ser inespecíficos. En la TC, la PX se asocia con la presencia de un gran cálculo, un aumento del tamaño renal o de un segmento, la pobre o nula eliminación del medio de contraste y la presencia de masas focales de baja atenuación (-10 a +30 UH), cuyas paredes realzan con la administración del contraste endovenoso. Conclusiones. El diagnóstico se sospecha cuando se combinan la unilateralidad, la presencia de litiasis, el aumento de tamaño del riñón, la ausencia de eliminación del medio de contraste, la presencia de masas de baja atenuación y la afectación del espacio perirrenal.

Introduction. Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis (XP) is a chronic infection of the renal parenchyma. Objectives. To analyze the imaging features of XP. Materials and Methods. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 6 confirmed cases of XP. Results. We described the imaging findings of the abovementioned cases. Discussion. Clinical manifestations suggest renal disease and imaging leads to probable diagnosis. The process often extends to the perirenal space. CT is very useful because sonographic and urographic findings may be nonspecific. In CT scans, XP is associated with the presence of a large calculus, enlargement of the kidney or of a segment , poor or no elimination of the contrast agent and the presence of focal masses of low attenuation (-10 to 15UH) whose walls are enhanced after the administration of intravenous contrast. Conclusions. Diagnosis is suspected when there is a combination of unilaterality, lithiasis, increased size of the kidney, no elimination of contrast medium, masses of low attenuation and perirenal space involvement.

Histomorphometric changes in the perirenal adipocytes of adrenalectomized rats treated with dexamethasone

INTRODUCTION: Prolonged steroid treatment administered to any patient can cause visceral obesity, which is associated with metabolic disease and Cushing's syndrome. Glucocorticoids have a profound negative effect on adipose tissue mass, giving rise to obesity, which in turn is regulated by the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme. Adrenalectomized rats treated with dexamethasone exhibited an increase in visceral fat deposition but not in body weight. OBJECTIVES: The main aim of this study was to determine the effect of dexamethasone on the histomorphometric characteristics of perirenal adipocytes of adrenalectomized, dexamethasone-treated rats (ADR+Dexa) and the association of dexamethasone treatment with the expression and activity of 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1). METHODS: A total of 20 male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 3 groups: a baseline control group (n = 6), a sham-operated group (n = 7) and an adrenalectomized group (n=7). The adrenalectomized group was given intramuscular dexamethasone (ADR+Dexa) 2 weeks post adrenalectomy, and the rats from the sham-operated group were administered intramuscular vehicle (olive oil). RESULTS: Treatment with 120 μg/kg intramuscular dexamethasone for 8 weeks resulted in a significant decrease in the diameter of the perirenal adipocytes (p<0.05) and a significant increase in the number of perirenal adipocytes (p<0.05). There was minimal weight gain but pronounced fat deposition in the dexamethasone-treated rats. These changes in the perirenal adipocytes were associated with high expression and dehydrogenase activity of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, dexamethasone increased the deposition of perirenal fat by hyperplasia, which causes increases in the expression and dehydrogenase activity of 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in adrenalectomized rats.

Abscesos renales y peri-renales: análisis de 44 casos / Renal and perinephric abscesses: a series of 44 cases

Renal abscesses are infrequent event and may occasionally be fatal. In order to characterize its main clinical features, its diagnosis and evolution, a retrospective-descriptive study was done with cases identified between 1996 and 2006 in a teaching hospital. Forty-four cases were collected (mean age 49.9 years). Diabetes mellitus was present in 38.6 percent, urinary calculi in 36.4 percent, and previous urinary tract infection in 11.4 percent of the studied population. Enterobacteriaceae were the most frequent isolated microorganisms (44.4 percent), and 33.3 percent had a poli-microbial culture in abscess samples. S. aureus was rarely identified. Main therapeutic approaches were minimally invasive procedures (pigtails, percutaneous drainage or nephrostomy) in 50 percent followed by surgical interventions (nephrectomy or surgical debridement) in ~30 percent. Only 20.5 percent of patients were treated exclusively by antibiotics. Minimally invasive procedures were applied progressively after 2001 (p < 0.005). In this series case-fatality rate was 4.5 percent; 13.6 percent (n = 6) developed septic shock. Nephrectomy was performed in 9 cases (20.5 percent). Patients selected for nephrostomy had a lower risk for ICU admission (Odds Ratio 0.083 IC95 0.008-0.911). Renal abscesses are cause of morbidity but had a low case-fatality ratio; the therapeutic approach has changed in recentyears favoring at present minimally invasive procedures.

Los abscesos renales son eventos infrecuentes pero potencialmente letales. Objetivo: Conocer sus características clínicas, diagnóstico y evolución. Metodología: Se efectuó un trabajo descriptivo-retrospectivo con los casos detectados entre 1996 y el 2006 en un centro universitario. Resultados: Se identificaron 44 pacientes (edad promedio 49,9 años) asociados en algunos casos a diabetes mellitus (38,6 por ciento), litiasis urinaria (36,4 por ciento) o infección urinaria previa (11,4 por ciento). Los microorganismos más frecuentes fueron Enterobacteriaceae (44,4 por ciento) y 33,3 por ciento> de los cultivos fueron polimicrobianos. Staphylococcus aureus se identificó infrecuentemente. La estrategia terapéutica principal fue el uso de técnicas mínimamente invasoras (pigtails, drenaje percutáneo o nefrostomía; 50 por ciento), y luego quirúrgicas (nefrectomía o aseos quirúrgicos; ~30 por ciento>). Sólo 20,5 por cientoo fue tratado exclusivamente con antimicrobianos. Los procedimientos mínimamente invasores se usaron en forma progresiva después del 2001 (p < 0,005). La letalidad en esta serie fue 4,5 por ciento> (n = 2) y 13,6 por ciento (n = 6) desarrolló shock séptico. La nefrectomía se aplicó en 9 casos (20,5 por ciento). Los pacientes seleccionados para nefrostomía tuvieron menos riesgo de ingresar a UCI (Odds Ratio 0,083 IC95 0,008-0,911). Conclusiones: Los abscesos renales son causa de morbilidad mayor aunque de baja letalidad. Su estrategia terapéutica ha ido cambiando en los últimos años a favor de procedimientos mínimamente invasores como los drenajes percutáneos y/o endoscópicos.

Perirenal hematoma and involvement of the temporal artery in a patient with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) / Hematoma perirrenal e envolvimento da artéria temporal em paciente com poliarterite nodosa (PAN)

Descrevemos o caso de um paciente masculino, 48 anos, com poliartralgias e mialgias migratórias, associadas a febre e emagrecimento com dois meses de evolução; um episódio de dor testicular bilateral; e cefaleia unilateral pulsátil com espessamento de artéria temporal esquerda sugerindo arterite temporal. Na evolução, o paciente apresentou hematoma perirrenal esquerdo espontâneo, infartos esplênicos e insuficiência renal aguda oligúrica. Foi tratado com prednisona e ciclofosfamida. Foram realizadas biópsias de artéria temporal esquerda e músculo quadríceps. Os achados clínicos, laboratoriais, radiológicos e intercorrências levaram ao diagnóstico de poliarterite nodosa (PAN).

We report the case of a 48-year-old male with a 2-month history of migratory polyarthralgia, and myalgia associated with fever and weight loss; one episode of bilateral testicular pain; and unilateral pulsatile headache with thickening of the left temporal artery suggestive of temporal arteritis. The patient evolved with spontaneous left perirenal hematoma, splenic infarcts, and oliguric acute renal failure. Treatment included prednisone and cyclophosphamide. The left temporal artery and the quadriceps muscle were biopsied. Clinical, laboratorial, and radiological findings, as well as the intercurrences, led to the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa.

A Renal Perforating Artery Mistaken for Arterial Bleeding after Percutaneous Renal Biopsy: A Case Report

Perirenal hematoma after a renal biopsy is a common complication that usually resolves spontaneously, but this rarely requires transfusions or surgical/radiological intervention. We report here on a case of a renal perforating artery that was mistaken for renal arterial bleeding in a 53-year-old woman who was complicated with perirenal hematoma after undergoing a percutaneous renal biopsy. On the color and pulsed wave Doppler ultrasonography, linear blood flow was seen in the perirenal hematoma, which extended perpendicularly from the renal parenchyma into the perirenal space, and this linear blood flow exhibited an arterial pulse wave. On CT angiography, the renal perforating artery was demonstrated as a curvilinear vessel coursing tangentially to the renal margin and we decided that it was a pseudolesion caused by the renal perforating artery. A renal perforating artery may be mistaken for renal arterial bleeding after a percutaneous renal biopsy. A renal perforating artery and arterial bleeding can be differentiated by the location and shape seen on a color Doppler examination and the pulse waves characteristics.

Renal angiomyolipomas in the University of Malaya Medical Centre: its spectrum of presentation and management

Renal angiomyolipoma, once considered a rare benign renal tumour, is relatively common these days. They account for 0.3-3.0% of all renal masses. Histologically, it is composed of adipose tissue, smooth muscles and blood vessels. Here, we wish to highlight five cases of renal angiomyolipomas which were presented to the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, over a two-year period between June 2005 and June 2007. This study wish to illustrate its varied clinical presentation and the management undertaken for each underlying condition. These cases were presented in the form of spontaneous perirenal haemorrhage, a large asymptomatic renal mass, a small asymptomatic renal mass, a symptomatic renal angiomyolipoma and a case of renal angiomyolipoma mimicking a renal tumour. Each of these cases varied in its clinical presentation; thus, management has become very challenging to clinicians ranging from conservative management to active intervention, be it operatively or non-operatively.