Unusual complication after shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for a renal stone: A subcapsular hepatic hematoma. A case report and review of literature

Moath K Fentoukh; Ali A Alqahtani; Abdelwahab A Salih; Abdelmoniem H Koko

doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102604

Unusual complication after shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for a renal stone: A subcapsular hepatic hematoma. A case report and review of literature

Urol Case Rep. 2023 Nov 4:51:102604. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102604. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Authors

Moath K Fentoukh¹, Ali A Alqahtani¹, Abdelwahab A Salih¹, Abdelmoniem H Koko¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Urology, Armed Forces Hospital, King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a common urological condition that affects around 8 per 1000 people every year. Management depends on multiple factors varying between stone related and patient related factors. In some cases, shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), one of the most popular noninvasive and safe procedures, is required where conservative measures fail. However, it can lead to life-threatening complications. Here we present rare case of hepatic hematoma in a 57-year-old female patient following SWL for right kidney stone on the 2nd day post-SWL. The patient was managed successfully with conservative measures.

Keywords: Conservative measures; Hepatic hematoma; Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL); Urolithiasis.

Publication types

Case Reports