Subcapsular renal haematoma of unusual cause: a case report

Abstract

Subcapsular renal haematoma is a rare and almost unknown complication of ureteroscopic lithotripsy. We report a 42-year-old female patient who was seen for a febrile left lower back pain following ureteroscopic lithotripsy three weeks earlier. Imaging (ultrasound and CT scan) showed the presence of left renal subcapsular collection. Management included antibiotics and immediate drainage of the collection by percutaneous nephrostomy. The clinical evolution was favourable.