Renoduodenal fistula after transcatheter embolization of renal angiomyolipoma

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2015 Feb;38(1):232-5. doi: 10.1007/s00270-014-0887-0. Epub 2014 Apr 11.

Abstract

Transcatheter embolization of renal angiomyolipomas is a routinely performed, nephron-sparing procedure with a favorable safety profile. Complications from this procedure are typically minor in severity, with postembolization syndrome the most common minor complication. Abscess formation is a recognized but uncommon major complication of this procedure and is presumably due to superinfection of the infarcted tissue after arterial embolization. In this case report, we describe the formation of a renoduodenal fistula after embolization of an angiomyolipoma, complicated by intracranial abscess formation and requiring multiple percutaneous drainage procedures and eventual partial nephrectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyolipoma / therapy*
  • Contrast Media
  • Drainage
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula / therapy
  • Kidney Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Nephrectomy
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / therapy

Substances

  • Contrast Media