Spontaneous renal subcapsular hematoma; a case report and reviewing management options

Mustafa Mahmood Eid; Thiagarajan Jaiganesh

doi:10.18502/fem.v6i4.10444

Mustafa Mahmood Eid Emergency Department, Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, UAE.
Thiagarajan Jaiganesh Emergency Department, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/fem.v6i4.10444

Keywords: Flank pain; Hematoma; Hematuria; Kidney Diseases

Abstract

Spontaneous subcapsular renal hematoma is a rare complication with potentially fatal effects in clinical practice. We discuss a case of a patient who arrived at the emergency room with abrupt onset flank discomfort and hematuria. The damaged kidney was effectively embolized by interventional radiology, and the patient quickly recovered. Follow-up tests revealed that the hematoma had shrunk in size. We believe that early arterial embolization should be explored in the care of patients with renal bleeding because it may enhance outcomes.