JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & MEDICINE
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Case report  

CAN RENAL HEMATOMA OCCUR WITHOUT A DIRECT TRAUMA DURING EXERCISE? A CASE REPORT

Erdem Kasikcioglu1, Abidin Kayserilioglu1 and Ates Kadioglu2

1Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Sports Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
2Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey.

Received 28 April 2004
Accepted 10 May 2004
Published 01 June 2004

© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2004) 3, 101-103
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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.
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