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 #Kidney #Biopsy #Renal #Contraindications #management
