Percutaneous nephrostomy in a transplanted kidney due bladder neoplasia
Diagnosis not applicable
Presentation
Patient with previous transplanted kidney due chronic renal failure presents with renal function decrease.
Patient Data
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Ct Abdomen and pelvis
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Non-contrast CT scan shows bilateral kidney atrophy due chronic renal disease and a left pelvic transplanted kidney. There is a mild hydroureteronephrosis causes by a focal thickening on bladder wall and a bladder clot around urinary catheter balloon.
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Ultrasound study confirms the same findings of CT. A percutaneous nephrostomy was proposed to relieve the hydronephrosis.
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CT scan performed after nephrostomy shows resolution of hydronephrosis with correct placement of the catheter.