Prolonged fever following kidney biopsy: a case report

Int Urol Nephrol. 2009;41(2):423-5. doi: 10.1007/s11255-008-9486-9. Epub 2008 Oct 25.

Abstract

This case report describes a patient with prolonged fever following a kidney biopsy. Workup disclosed a large perirenal and retroperitoneal hematoma. Neither imaging nor blood cultures supported an infective cause of his fever. Although the patient was initially treated with antibiotics, fever eventually resolved spontaneously. A review of the literature is provided addressing the association of fever with resorption of hematoma. Fever should be added to the list of potential complications of kidney biopsy. A conservative management is advocated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy / adverse effects*
  • Fever / etiology*
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Hematoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Renal Insufficiency / pathology*
  • Retroperitoneal Space