Contraindications to performing a Kidney Biopsy

Absolute Contraindications:

 • Uncooperative patient

 • Solitary native kidney

 • Uncontrolled severe hypertension

 • Uncontrolled bleeding diathesis

Relative Contraindications:

 • Active pyelonephritis

 • Perinephric abscess

 • Skin infection over the biopsy site

 • Hydronephrosis

 • Multiple cysts

 • Kidney tumor

 • Small hyperechoic kidneys

 • Uncontrolled hypertension

 • Hypotension



- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma @edgarvlermamd



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