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Among younger patients presenting with severe hypertension, renovascular and renal parenchymal disorders should be considered promptly; Case presentation: We describe the case of a 16-year-old male who presented with severe fatigue and was found to have resistant arterial hypertension (180\/120 mmHg). His medical history was notable for blunt epigastric trauma sustained during football training approximately 6 months before presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging of the kidneys and retroperitoneum demonstrated a large right-sided perinephric hematoma compressing the kidney. Plasma renin activity and aldosterone levels were markedly elevated, establishing the diagnosis of Page kidney. Percutaneous drainage was performed by placement of a drainage catheter into the perinephric collection, resulting in evacuation of a substantial volume of liquefied hematoma. Following the procedure, arterial blood pressure gradually normalized, accompanied by resolution of the hormonal abnormalities; Conclusions: Page kidney is a rare but important cause of secondary hypertension resulting from activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system due to external renal compression and impaired intrarenal perfusion. Although its clinical presentation may be insidious, delayed recognition can lead to severe cardiovascular and renal complications. Management includes percutaneous drainage or surgical decortication of the affected kidney, together with antihypertensive treatment targeting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. 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