Polytrauma with left renal devascularization, pancreatic transection, splenic and hepatic lacerations
Diagnosis certain
Presentation
MCA. Unrestrained passenger. Severe back and upper abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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- Devascularisation of the left kidney secondary to transection of the left renal artery. Suspicion for active hemorrhage within the posterior aspect of the left kidney.
- Pancreas body laceration, possibly transection, at risk for pancreatic duct injury.
- Splenic and left lobe of liver lacerations. No active contrast extravasation identified at these lacerations. There is an associated retroperitoneal hematoma that tracks into the lienorenal and gastrosplenic ligaments.
- Small right hemothorax.
- Fractures of the right transverse processes of T7, T8 and T9, as well as a fracture through the right posterolateral superior corner of the T10 vertebral body.
Case Discussion
CT findings of pancreatic injury can be subtle initially however early diagnosis is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality. Direct findings of pancreatic injuries include: enlargement of the pancreas; a laceration (focal linear non-enhancement); comminution (fracture) and inhomogeneous enhancement. Secondary findings include: peripancreatic fluid and stranding; fluid between the splenic vein and pancreas; peripancreatic hemorrhage; thickening of the left anterior pararenal fascia and injuries to adjacent structures.
Devascularisation of the kidney is a AAST Grade 5 injury.
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