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Renal artery aneurysm presenting with hematuria

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Renal artery aneurysm is a relatively uncommon form of renovascular disease. Early diagnosis by appropriate imaging is essential in order to avoid emergency nephrectomy for rupture. We report a 78 year old man who presented with gross hematuria. Doppler ultrasound and CT showed aneurysm of the right renal artery. Because of hemodynamic instability, right nephrectomy was performed with a good outcome.

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    Abdelmounaim Qarro, M. Ghadouane, Y. Elharrech, R. Zaini, A. Ameur & M. Abbar

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Qarro, A., Ghadouane, M., Elharrech, Y. et al. Renal artery aneurysm presenting with hematuria. Afr J Urol 16, 20–23 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12301-010-0005-8

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