title: Collecting system laceration following percutaneous renal biopsy.
abstract: Percutaneous renal biopsy is used frequently in the investigation of renal disease. While the usual complications include flank pain, hematuria and retroperitoneal hematoma, collecting system injuries rarely are reported. The diagnosis and treatment of such an injury are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D007684:Kidney Tubules / Q000293:injuries*; D007685:Kidney Tubules, Collecting / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging