Traumatic rupture of the kidney (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Motorcycle accident.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Dorsal rupture of the renal capsule and the renal parenchyma. Coagulated blood covers the rupture.

Case Discussion

Case reproduced with permission, courtesy of Dr. Katharina Glatz, Basel, Switzerland, Pathorama.ch (original case at is here). All rights reserved; please see original case for copyright information. 

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