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Title
Spontaneous renal calyceal and ureteric rupture secondary to intravenous contrast during computed tomography intravenous pyelogram
Publication Date
2016-09-28
Author(s)
Nzenza, Tatenda Calvin
Hennessey, Derek Barry
Dunshea, Tim
Lawrentschuk, Nathan
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0001-8553-5618
DOI
10.1136/bcr-2016-216275
Abstract
Upper urinary tract rupture in the absence of trauma is typically related to ureteric calculi causing obstructive nephropathy. Spontaneous extravasation of contrast during CT intravenous pyelography (CT IVP) is infrequently reported. Two cases, who underwent CT IVP to further investigate positive urine cytology and microscopic haematuria, respectively, are described here. In both cases, there was spontaneous extravasation of contrast seen in the postcontrast scans in the absence of ureteric calculi or hydronephrosis which is very unusual.
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Citation
BMJ Case Reports 2016; online first: 28 September
Jornal Title
BMJ Case Reports

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