Renal artery aneurysms in pregnancy—Management of an uncommon but serious vascular lesion

Early pregnancy ruptured intraparenchymal renal artery aneurysm associated with fetal down syndrome: A case report and literature review

“… 1 , 4 , 5 Our case presented in the first six weeks of pregnancy, remarking it from other reported cases where PSRRAA was commonly seen in the third trimester. 1 , 2 , 6 In a review of 26 PSRRAA cases, only one occurred during the first trimester. 2 Moreover, in the largest review of 53 cases of PSRRAA, 33 occurred in the third trimester, while 3, 11, and 6 occurred during the first, second, and early postpartum days, respectively.…”

Rupture of renal artery aneurysm secondary to vaginal delivery, a case report

“…Although uncommon, RAA rupture during pregnancy is a catastrophic emergency that can have fatal consequences for mother and fetus. 2 Renal artery aneurysms are rarely symptomatic, with some non-specific signs (lumbago) reported. If there is the slightest doubt, imaging is essential: angioscan and/ or angiography are the best procedures for making the diagnosis.…”