Renal Biopsy - Absolute and Relative Contraindications WHEN NOT TO DO IT: • Isolated glomerular hematuria, unless progressive • Low grade proteinuria unless hematuria or systemic disease RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS • Small <9cm hyperechoic kidneys • Solitary native kidney • Multiple, bilateral cysts • Active infection • Hydronephrosis • Uncontrollable bleeding diathesis or severe HTN BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs #Renal #Biopsy #kidney #Contraindications #management #nephrology
