Retroperitoneal haematoma (subcostal artery puncture - percutaneous renal biopsy)

Case contributed by Brendon Friesen
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hypotension post percutaneous left renal biopsy

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Extensive left-sided retroperitoneal haematoma (posterior pararenal). No renal or perirenal haematoma.

Location of gas locules along the needle tract and associated abdominal wall haematoma suggesting left subcostal artery puncture.

Small volume ascites (near water attenuation - not haemoperitoneum).

Case Discussion

Retroperitoneal haematoma complicating percutaneous renal biopsy (likely subcostal artery puncture).

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