Renal infarction

Abstract

Renal infarction is an underdiagnosed and under-reported phenomenon, and needs to be diagnosed rapidly to prevent permanent loss of renal function. Renal infarction should be considered in the initial differential diagnosis of nephrolithiasis and pyelonephritis. It is often mistaken for more benign pathology and is worthwhile reviewing and reporting.

Keywords:

• renal infarction
• diagnosis
• atrial fibrillation

Disclosure

The author reports no conflicts of interest in this work.