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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2025; 13(21): 104062
Published online Jul 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i21.104062
Multimodal imaging techniques for the diagnosis of congenital left renal arteriovenous fistula: A case report
Shui-Ping Lv, Li-Li Qin, Huan Mou, Teng Huang, Kai-Quan Wang
Shui-Ping Lv, Li-Li Qin, Huan Mou, Teng Huang, Kai-Quan Wang, Department of Ultrasound Imaging II, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi 445000, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Lv SP contributed to writing, review and editing; Lv SP and Wang KQ contributed to conceptualization and supervision; Lv SP, Qin LL, and Mou H contributed to data collection; Qin LL and Huang T contributed to data investigation; and all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Kai-Quan Wang, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Ultrasound Imaging II, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Wuyang Avenue, Enshi 445000, Hubei Province, China. wangkaiquan2024@163.com
Received: December 16, 2024
Revised: March 4, 2025
Accepted: April 3, 2025
Published online: July 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Congenital renal arteriovenous fistula (RAVF) is a clinically rare disease that is often missed and misdiagnosed. We report the case of a patient with congenital left RAVF diagnosed through combined multimodal imaging techniques, including ultrasound, enhanced computed tomography, three-dimensional computed tomography angiography, and digital subtraction angiography of the renal arteries. The imaging techniques provide complementary, detailed diagnostic information and play a critical role in improving our understanding of RAVFs, providing a reliable basis for clinical treatment.