Nutcracker syndrome in children presenting with recurrent gross hematuria

Publication date: Available online 14 March 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Alkarani T. Patil , K.S. Sanjay , M. Govindraj Nutcracker syndrome is a rare cause of hematuria. Two children who presented to us with recurrent gross hematuria were evaluated. Renal parenchymal disease and abnormalities in the urinary tract were ruled out. CT angiography revealed a compressed left renal vein with dilatation and hence a diagnosis of nutcracker syndrome was made. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis of nutcracker syndrome.
Source: Apollo Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research