From a stone to rupture: calyceal rupture secondary to obstructive uropathy

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Apr 25;6(6):1191-1192. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1540. eCollection 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Renal collecting system rupture is a rare manifestation of obstructive uropathy. The majority of cases are attributed to ureteric calculi and extrinsic ureteric compression. The optimal diagnostic image is contrast-enhanced CT scan with delayed phase protocol. Management is usually conservative and generally depends on the etiology, urinomas size, and the presence or absence of kidney failure or infections.

Keywords: Calyceal rupture; obstructive uropathy; ureteric stone.