Giant Renal Vein Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Fistula Secondary to Renal Artery Aneurysm

Abstract We report the case of a 26-year-old male who presented with an asymptomatic right-sided renal mass found during an ultrasound examination. Computed tomography (CT) and angiography confirmed the diagnosis of a venous aneurysm with a renal arteriovenous fistula (RAVF) arising from a renal art...

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Published inEuropean journal of vascular and endovascular surgery extra Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 24 - 26
Main Authors Izquierdo, L, Criado, E, Leiva, L, Vázquez, E, Solares, I.F, Zotta, R.V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2009
Subjects
Arteriovenous fistulae
Renal artery aneurysm
Renal vein aneurysm
Surgery
Visceral aneurysm
Renal vein aneurysm
Renal artery aneurysm
Visceral aneurysm
Arteriovenous fistulae
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Summary:Abstract We report the case of a 26-year-old male who presented with an asymptomatic right-sided renal mass found during an ultrasound examination. Computed tomography (CT) and angiography confirmed the diagnosis of a venous aneurysm with a renal arteriovenous fistula (RAVF) arising from a renal artery aneurysm (RAA). The aneurysms were surgically resected and the RAVF was obliterated. Development of a spontaneous RAVF and a renal vein aneurysm arising from a RAA is rare. Hypertension is the most common presenting symptom. Surgical repair remains the most appropriate treatment for RAAs. In some cases, such as in saccular aneurysms or fistulas arising from small branches of the renal artery, embolisation can be used.
ISSN:1533-3167
1533-3167
DOI:10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2008.11.005