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Revision as of 01:59, 28 September 2017
Background
- Low ED incidence, approximately 1 per 90 to 100, 000 visits a year
- Caused by interruption of blood supply to kidney
Major causes
- Cardioembolic disease
- Renal artery injury
- Hypercoagulable state
- Dissection
- Vasculitis
Clinical Features
- Flank pain
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- CT w/ IV contrast