Rupture of renal artery aneurysm during pregnancy.
A case of rupture of a renal artery aneurysm during pregnancy is described. Both patient and child survived despite a delayed diagnosis and treatment. Renal artery aneurysm is a rare disease but rupture is increased in pregnancy with a high mortality for mother and child.
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Department of Surgery, Alkmaar Medical Centre, The Netherlands.
van Dijk
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Roex
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D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012077:Renal Artery