[Wünderlich s syndrome: importance of diagnostic imaging].
BACKGROUND
Wünderlich's Syndrome is a spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage characterised by sudden lumbar pain, tangible mass in the lumbar region and signs of hypovolaemic shock.


METHODS
A 65 year-old female presented the classic triad indicating Wünderlich's syndrome. Imaging techniques with three-dimensional reconstruction enabled us to determine the diagnosis and aetiology, and aided in determining the treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
We emphasise the importance of imaging methods in diagnosing and choosing treatment for Wünderlich s Syndrome.
Rey Rey
Jorge
J
Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España. jorge292@gmail.com
López García
Sabela
S
Domínguez Freire
Fernando
F
Alonso Rodrigo
Arturo
A
Rodríguez Iglesias
Benito
B
Ojea Calvo
Antonio
A
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D012769:Shock / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013577:Syndrome