genitourinary disorders
Renal Atheroembolism
Symptoms and Signs of Renal Atheroembolism
Symptoms are usually those of acute or chronic renal dysfunction with uremia (see Symptoms and Signs ). Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting can result from concomitant compromised arterial microcirculation of abdominal organs (eg, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract). Sudden blindness and formation of bright yellow retinal plaques (Hollenhorst plaques) can result from emboli in retinal arterioles. Signs of widespread peripheral embolism (eg, livedo reticularis, painful muscle nodules, overt gangrene, which is often referred to as the trash syndrome) are sometimes present. 