Perirenal Edema as a potential hint towards primary hypertension—Preliminary findings in MRI breast cancer staging. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaiser, Clemens G.; Baltzer, Pascal; Kaiser, Anna K.; Knaudt, Julia; Henzler, Thomas; Kaiser, Werner A.; Dietzel, Matthias
• Is Part Of: European journal of radiology open. Volume 3(2016)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Medical radiology -- Periodicals; 616.075705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2016.05.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-0477

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: To demonstrate our primary findings, indicating perirenal edema as a first imaging sign towards primary hypertension. Methods: Out of 3190 consecutive MR-Mammography (MRM) examinations, 777 were performed with an additional body array coil. Incidentally, "perirenal edema" could be linked to a patient history of hypertension. We Therefore specifically further observed the correlation. Results: Of 777 patients 86 (11%) patients showed the perirenal edema sign (PES). Upon inquiry all of these cases (100%) confirmed a past or present history of hypertensive disease (i.e. blood pressure above 140/90 and/or anti-hypertensive treatment). Conclusion: Our preliminary results strongly indicate a strong correlation between perirenal edema and primary hypertension.