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An uncommon cause of acute flank pain: renal infarction

Authors: Giuseppe De Matteis, Federica Cutillo, Andrea Contegiacomo, Angelo Santoliquido, Giovanni Gambassi

Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine | Issue 3/2019

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Renal infarction is a rare condition due to the occlusion of the renal artery by thromboemboli of cardiac origin or by in situ thrombosis. However, the frequency of renal infarction may be higher than detected, because the diagnosis is often missed or delayed because of nonspecific presentation of symptoms. A prompt diagnosis is a challenge, and it is crucial in preserving renal function. Here, we describe a case of cardioembolic renal infarction that, despite being immediately detected and treated, led to impaired renal function due to the prolonged duration of ischemia. …

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Title: An uncommon cause of acute flank pain: renal infarction
Authors: Giuseppe De Matteis
Federica Cutillo
Andrea Contegiacomo
Angelo Santoliquido
Giovanni Gambassi
Publication date: 01-04-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1828-0447
Electronic ISSN: 1970-9366
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-2001-0

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