A Rare Case of Unilateral Renal Cortical Necrosis

Unilateral cortical necrosis is a rare condition, and only described in a few case reports. We present a case of a previously healthy 24-year-old male with acute unilateral cortical necrosis, where contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) became a valuable diagnostic tool. Antiphospholipid syndrome was subsequently diagnosed. Primary antiphospholipid syndrome is a well-known, but rare cause of cortical necrosis. It promotes thrombosis in renal arteries, capillaries and veins, and usually affects both kidneys. Unilateral cortical necrosis due to antiphospholipid syndrome has, to our knowledge, not been previously described.

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Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of post-partum bilateral renal cortical necrosis: a case report and review of the literature

Abdominal Imaging ◽

10.1007/s00261-014-0093-1 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 550-553 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Hamish McKay ◽

Kathryn Ducharlet ◽

Faye Temple ◽

Tom Sutherland

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Post Partum ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Cortical Necrosis ◽

Renal Cortical Necrosis ◽

Contrast Enhanced

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The AMANDUS Project PART II—Advanced Microperfusion Assessed Non-Union Diagnostics with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS): A Reliable Diagnostic Tool for the Management and Pre-operative Detection of Infected Upper-Limb Non-unions

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology ◽

10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2020.11.028 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Julian Doll ◽

Jan Streblow ◽

Marc-André Weber ◽

Gerhard Schmidmaier ◽

Christian Fischer

Keyword(s):

Upper Limb ◽

Diagnostic Tool ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Non Union ◽

Contrast Enhanced

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of breast fibromatosis: a case report

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/03000605211010619 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (5) ◽

pp. 030006052110106

Author(s):

Shanhong Lin ◽

Yong Cao ◽

Libin Chen ◽

Mei Chen ◽

Shengmin Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Rare Case ◽

Common Type ◽

Breast Lesions ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

High Similarity ◽

Potential Value ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Malignant Breast ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography

We herein present a rare case of breast fibromatosis, the contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) findings of which we believe have never been described. The high similarity between the clinical and imaging manifestations of breast cancer makes its differential diagnosis difficult. In this report, we describe the CEUS findings of a less common type of fibromatosis, discuss the potential value of CEUS to differentiate it from malignant breast lesions, and briefly review the literature.

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Primary antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as hyponatremic hypertensive syndrome and acute adrenal insufficiency following it: a rare case

Rheumatology International ◽

10.1007/s00296-009-0922-7 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 259-263 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Neslihan Kurtulmus ◽

Mehmet Ali Cikrikcioglu ◽

Oyku Aksoy ◽

Tufan Tukek

Keyword(s):

Adrenal Insufficiency ◽

Antiphospholipid Syndrome ◽

Rare Case ◽

Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome ◽

Acute Adrenal Insufficiency ◽

Hyponatremic Hypertensive Syndrome

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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: A Viable Diagnostic Tool in Predicting Treatment Failure after Non-union Revision Surgery for Upper- and Lower-Limb Non-unions

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology ◽

10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.07.020 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Julian Doll ◽

Stefan Waizenegger ◽

Gerhard Schmidmaier ◽

Marc-André Weber ◽

Christian Fischer

Keyword(s):

Treatment Failure ◽

Revision Surgery ◽

Diagnostic Tool ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Non Union ◽

Contrast Enhanced

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Successful Endovascular Treatment for Aortic Thrombosis Due to Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery ◽

10.1177/1538574418791355 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 51-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yoshito Kadoya ◽

Kan Zen ◽

Yohei Oda ◽

Satoaki Matoba

Keyword(s):

Endovascular Treatment ◽

Antiphospholipid Syndrome ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Ankle Brachial Index ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Final Diagnosis ◽

Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome ◽

Aortic Thrombosis ◽

Good Treatment Option ◽

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A 60-year-old man with a history of Raynaud’s phenomenon presented with bilateral intermittent claudication and an ulcer on his right toe. The ankle–brachial index of the right and left legs was 0.77 and 0.75, respectively. Laboratory data showed prolongation of the activated partial thromboplastin time and a positive result on the lupus anticoagulant test. Computed tomography angiography revealed isolated infrarenal aortic stenosis with irregular surface and noncalcified plaques. Intravascular ultrasonography examination demonstrated a noncalcified, irregular, and mobile plaque, suggestive of abdominal aortic thrombosis. In addition to anticoagulant and dual antiplatelet therapy, endovascular treatment was performed. A total of three 40-mm-long balloon-expandable stents were successfully implanted on a 15-mm balloon. The final angiography showed good results except for minimal plaque shifting in the terminal aorta. Three months later, the ulcer resolved and a final diagnosis of primary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) was made. Clinicians should recognize that APS can affect the abdominal aorta, leading to aortic thrombosis. Endovascular treatment may be the one good treatment option for this rare condition.

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