AI Article Synopsis
- RVT is commonly associated with nephrotic syndrome, typically lacking symptoms like flank pain, and many patients recover without treatment.
- Management involves addressing the underlying cause and may include anticoagulation; severe cases may require thrombolytic therapy.
- The case study presented features a 38-year-old male with severe renal colic ultimately diagnosed as RVT related to nephrotic syndrome, with additional literature review on the condition's frequency and treatment.
Article Abstract
Although renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is a complication of various renal and medical conditions, nephrotic syndrome is known as the most frequent one. RVT in patients suffering from nephrotic syndrome is rarely present with flank pain. Most patients are asymptomatic and recover spontaneously. The treatment of RVT consists of handling the primary condition and treating the thrombosis itself by anticoagulation. In severe cases with grave prognosis thrombolytic therapy is needed. This is a case study of a 38 year old male who presented with severe renal colic which subsequently diagnosed as RVT complication of the nephrotic syndrome. The article also reviews the literature regarding the frequency, etiological factors, pathophysiology, radiological diagnosis and disease treatment.
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