Antenatal Spontaneous Renal Forniceal Rupture Presenting as an Acute Abdomen
Joint Authors
Travieso, Jennifer
Young, Omar M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Renal forniceal rupture is a lesser-known cause of acute abdomen in pregnancy.
The ureteral compression by the gravid uterus places pregnant women at a higher risk.
Sequelae in pregnancy could include intractable pain, acute kidney injury, and preterm birth.
Case.
A 22-year-old primigravida with no prior medical history presented with an acute abdomen in her second trimester.
The diagnosis of renal forniceal rupture was made by a radiologist using MRI.
A percutaneous nephrostomy catheter was placed, and the patient’s pain was relieved.
She subsequently delivered at term.
Conclusion.
Upon presentation of an acute abdomen in pregnancy, providers may not include renal forniceal rupture in their differential as readily as obstetric or gynecologic causes, resulting in delayed diagnosis, unnecessary invasive interventions, and potentially adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Increasing provider awareness could result in improved outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Travieso, Jennifer& Young, Omar M.. 2018. Antenatal Spontaneous Renal Forniceal Rupture Presenting as an Acute Abdomen. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145077
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Travieso, Jennifer& Young, Omar M.. Antenatal Spontaneous Renal Forniceal Rupture Presenting as an Acute Abdomen. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145077
American Medical Association (AMA)
Travieso, Jennifer& Young, Omar M.. Antenatal Spontaneous Renal Forniceal Rupture Presenting as an Acute Abdomen. Case Reports in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145077
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145077