Spontaneous rupture of a simple renal cyst: clinical management
Estienne, L.; Domenech, M.V.; Caramella, E.; Calatroni, M.; Avella, A.; Massa, I.; Bianzina, S.; Serpieri, N.; Esposito, P.
Giornale Italiano di Nefrologia: Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana di Nefrologia 34(1)
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 1724-5990 PMID: 28177097 Document Number: 694896
Spontaneous renal bleeding mainly occurs in patients with polycystic kidney diseases or cancer. Indeed, despite the high prevalence of simple cysts, their spontaneous atraumatic rupture is a rare event. Underlying mechanisms may involve the increase of intracystic pressure and/or the development of a haemorrhage into the cyst. Management of this condition includes surgery, interventional radiology or conservative strategies. Here, we report a case of spontaneous rupture of a simple renal cyst, successfully managed with conservative treatment.