Retroperitoneal hematoma (subcostal artery puncture - percutaneous renal biopsy)

Case contributed by Brendon Friesen
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hypotension post percutaneous left renal biopsy

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Extensive left-sided retroperitoneal hematoma (posterior pararenal). No renal or perirenal hematoma.

Location of gas locules along the needle tract and associated abdominal wall hematoma suggesting left subcostal artery puncture.

Small volume ascites (near water attenuation - not hemoperitoneum).

Case Discussion

Retroperitoneal hematoma complicating percutaneous renal biopsy (likely subcostal artery puncture).

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