Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension  2012;18(2):71-74

doi:10.5646/jksh.2012.18.2.71

Spontaneous Renal Hematoma Caused by Hypertension with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.

Byoung Won PARK 1 ; Min Gyu KONG ; Hye Young JU ; Jin Wook CHUNG ; Duk Won BANG ; Min Su HYON ; Soon Hyo KWON ; Seong Sook HONG

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Keywords

Kidney; Hematoma; Hypertension; Left ventricular hypertrophy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Spontaneous renal hematoma is rare. We report a 43-year-old man presented with sudden left flank pain and severe hypertension. Renal hematoma was confirmed on computed tomography. Renal angiography showed no active bleeding or vascular malformation. Echocardiography showed severe concentric left ventricular hypertrophy. Hypertension was the only cause for the condition. Symptoms and size of the hematoma decreased on antihypertensive medication and conservative treatment. Severe hypertension might have a role for developing renal hematoma.