title: [Wünderlich s syndrome: importance of diagnostic imaging].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España. jorge292@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rey Rey
authors.forename: Sabela
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: López García
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Domínguez Freire
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alonso Rodrigo
authors.forename: Benito
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Iglesias
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ojea Calvo
mesh_terms: 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