Can Renal Hematoma Occur without a Direct Trauma During Exercise? A Case Report.
Renal injury can occur during sports activity. Although it is, generally, associated with contact trauma, it is known that the renal injury can be developed during training without a direct trauma. The diagnosis of renal injuries should not be based solely on urine analysis. Computed tomography scan is necessary diagnose possible renal injuries. Key PointsRenal injuries may develop during sporting activities without a direct trauma.CT scan is necessary in order to diagnose possible renal injuries and to grade accurately the degree of injury.
Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Sports Medicine , Istanbul, Turkey.
Erdem
E
Kasikcioglu
Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Sports Medicine , Istanbul, Turkey.
Abidin
A
Kayserilioglu
Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Urology , Istanbul, Turkey.
Ates
A
Kadioglu
Renal injury; computed tomography; exercise