Renal lymphangiomatosis during pregnancy: management with percutaneous drainage

Authors
Ozmen, M Deren, O Akata, D Akhan, O Ozen, H Durukan, T
Citation
M. Ozmen et al., Renal lymphangiomatosis during pregnancy: management with percutaneous drainage, EUR RADIOL, 11(1), 2001, pp. 37-40
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
37 - 40
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2001)11:1<37:RLDPMW>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
We report a unique case of exacerbation of renal lymphangiomatosis during p regnancy which was managed percutaneously until delivery. Renal lymphangiom atosis is a very rare benign disorder that might cause abdominal pain and r arely hypertension and hematuria. Surgical treatment options may result in nephrectomy. Percutaneous drainage of symptomatic renal lymphangiomas shoul d be viewed as an efficient therapeutic option particularly when surgery is contraindicated.