Spontaneous rupture of renal cell carcinoma: A case report from Mogadishu Somali Turkey hospital training and research hospital

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 111190 - 111190

Published: March 1, 2025

Spontaneous rupture of renal masses, known as Wunderlich's syndrome, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by acute perirenal hemorrhage. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) less common cause these ruptures, which may serve the initial manifestation disease. This case report highlights diagnostic and management challenges spontaneous RCC rupture. A 40-year-old female presented with right-sided abdominal pain for 4 h. She exhibited tachycardia (120 bpm). Bedside ultrasonography suggested mass, confirmed contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT), revealed right mass large retroperitoneal hematoma. Rapid hemoglobin decline severe raised suspicion Emergency laparotomy nephrectomy was performed, histopathology clear carcinoma. The patient recovered uneventfully. presents therapeutic challenges. Contrast-enhanced (CEST) most reliable imaging modality confirming diagnoses. Differential diagnoses include vascular anomalies, coagulopathies, angiomyolipomas. Surgical resection primary treatment, prompt intervention vital to reduce complications improve prognosis. Postoperative surveillance ensures complete tumor removal monitors recurrence. rarity its CEST crucial diagnosis, differential including disorders, tumor. remains mainstay timely essential improving outcomes.

Language: Английский

Nursing on the Brink: Somalia’s Silent Health Crisis

Ethics Medicine and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33, P. 101093 - 101093

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский