Case report - (2004)03, 101 - 103
Can Renal Hematoma Occur without a Direct Trauma During Exercise? A Case Report
Erdem Kasikcioglu1,, Abidin Kayserilioglu1, Ates Kadioglu2
1Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Sports Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
2Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey

Erdem Kasikcioglu
✉ PK 9, Avcilar 34840, Istanbul, Turkey.
Email: erkasikci@yahoo.ca
Received: 28-04-2004 -- Accepted: 10-05-2004
Published (online): 01-06-2004
ABSTRACT

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 words: Renal injury, exercise, computed tomography

Key Points
  • Renal 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.








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Can Renal Hematoma Occur without a Direct Trauma During Exercise? A Case Report
Erdem Kasikcioglu, Abidin Kayserilioglu, Ates Kadioglu
2004(03), 101 - 103.