Abstract
Abstract: This article aimed to discuss, through a literature review, the prevalence of renal artery aneurysms (RAAs), their risk factors, as well as the best diagnostic methods, clinical implications, epidemiology and surgical treatment, aiming at updating data, especially for professionals working in this area. 13 articles were selected and read in full to compose the data of this research. Renal artery aneurysms are very uncommon pathologies and usually manifest asymptomatically. Thus, the diagnosis occurs, mainly, incidentally, and magnetic resonance angiography is the noninvasive method of choice. The most recent studies recommend surgical treatment only in the presence of manifest symptoms, uncontrolled hypertension or presumed risk of rupture. Otherwise, the treatment instituted should be conservative, without surgical interventions. Therefore, knowledge about this pathology, its diagnosis and treatments are necessary, especially for clinicians and surgeons working in this area.