Evaluation of characteristics, associations and clinical course of isolated spontaneous renal artery dissection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spontaneous renal artery dissection (SRAD) is a rare entity of unknown etiology. We aimed to study the clinical course and outcomes and compare the characteristics of patients with SRAD with those of the general population.

Methods

All cases of isolated renal artery dissection diagnosed at the University of Michigan Hospitals between January 2000 and July 2012 were identified by the ICD-9 code. Cases were matched by age, gender and race with individuals from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Characteristics and awareness of comorbid conditions were compared. Information about the clinical course after diagnosis was retrieved from the case group to ascertain their outcomes.

Results

Overall, 17 patients with SRAD with a

SUBMITTER: Afshinnia F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3888135 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature