Renal arteriovenous fistula

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient with liver cirrhosis was sent for a triphasic study.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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 Early opacification of the right renal vein in the arterial phase.

The circumaortic left renal vein is noted as well.

Cirrhotic liver, thrombosed SMV, dilated portosystemic collaterals, and surgically removed spleen are noted as well.

Case Discussion

Renal arteriovenous (AV) shunt is a relatively uncommon condition that could be traumatic or non-traumatic. Clinically, it may present with massive hematuria, retroperitoneal hemorrhage, pain, and high-output heart failure.

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