title: CT findings in postpartum renal cortical necrosis.
abstract: A 34-year-old woman presented with postpartum renal cortical necrosis. Contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) of her kidneys showed a narrow subcapsular band of increased density that was separated from the medulla by a distinct band of decreased density. This is analogous to the decreased cortical nephrogram seen on arteriography. The CT scan may be a useful, non-invasive diagnostic procedure in renal cortical necrosis.
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007673:Kidney Cortex Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed