Obstruction of solitary kidney due to epsilon-aminocaproic-acid-induced fibrin clot formation.
A case is reported of complete obstruction of a solitary kidney induced by epsilon-aminocaproic acid used to treat significant idiopathic bleeding. The pharmacology and complications of epsilon-aminocaproic acid are also reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D000614:Aminocaproates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005337:Fibrin; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006417:Hematuria / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male
D000614:Aminocaproates; D005337:Fibrin; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid