Renal vein thrombosis
Renal vein thrombosis (pronounced: ree-nal vayn throm-boh-sis) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the renal vein, which carries blood away from the kidney.
Etymology
The term "Renal vein thrombosis" is derived from three words. "Renal" comes from the Latin word "renalis," meaning "pertaining to the kidney." "Vein" is from the Old French "veine" and Latin "vena," meaning "blood vessel." "Thrombosis" is derived from the Greek word "thrombos," meaning "clot."
Symptoms
Symptoms of renal vein thrombosis may include blood in the urine, lower back pain, and kidney damage. In severe cases, it can lead to kidney failure.
Causes
Renal vein thrombosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, kidney cancer, and certain genetic conditions that increase the risk of blood clots.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of renal vein thrombosis typically involves imaging tests such as a CT scan or MRI, as well as blood tests to check for signs of kidney damage.
Treatment
Treatment for renal vein thrombosis may include anticoagulant medications to prevent further clotting, and in severe cases, surgical removal of the clot.
Related Terms
- Nephrology - the branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys.
- Thrombus - a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel.
- Anticoagulant - a drug that prevents blood from clotting.
- Renal artery - the blood vessel that carries blood to the kidney.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Renal vein thrombosis
- Wikipedia's article - Renal vein thrombosis
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