Idiopathic renal infarction.
We describe the course of acute renal infarction, without a demonstrable cause, in an otherwise healthy young male. Renal function was not compromised, and the infarct failed to progress. Literature on relevant diagnostic and therapeutic modalities is reviewed.
Braun
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Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
Sawczuk
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Axelrod
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy