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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Renal vein thrombosis | |||
| image = [[File:Gray1122.png|left|thumb|Diagram of the kidneys and surrounding structures]] | |||
| caption = Diagram of the kidneys and surrounding structures | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]] | |||
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| symptoms = [[Flank pain]], [[hematuria]], [[proteinuria]], [[edema]] | |||
| complications = [[Renal failure]], [[pulmonary embolism]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Dehydration]], [[nephrotic syndrome]], [[hypercoagulability]] | |||
| risks = [[Cancer]], [[trauma]], [[oral contraceptive use]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], [[renal venography]] | |||
| differential = [[Renal artery stenosis]], [[pyelonephritis]], [[kidney stones]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Anticoagulation]], [[thrombolysis]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Heparin]], [[warfarin]] | |||
| prognosis = | |||
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'''Renal vein thrombosis''' is a [[blood clot]] that develops in the [[renal vein]], which carries blood away from the [[kidney]]. This condition can cause [[kidney damage]] and [[high blood pressure]]. | '''Renal vein thrombosis''' is a [[blood clot]] that develops in the [[renal vein]], which carries blood away from the [[kidney]]. This condition can cause [[kidney damage]] and [[high blood pressure]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Renal vein thrombosis is often caused by conditions that increase the risk of [[blood clot]]s, such as [[nephrotic syndrome]], [[cancer]], [[trauma]], [[surgery]], or [[genetic disorders]] that make blood more likely to clot. It can also occur as a complication of [[kidney transplant]]s. | Renal vein thrombosis is often caused by conditions that increase the risk of [[blood clot]]s, such as [[nephrotic syndrome]], [[cancer]], [[trauma]], [[surgery]], or [[genetic disorders]] that make blood more likely to clot. It can also occur as a complication of [[kidney transplant]]s. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the speed at which the clot forms. In acute cases, symptoms may include [[abdominal pain]], [[blood in the urine]], and a decrease in kidney function. In chronic cases, symptoms may be less noticeable and can include [[protein in the urine]], [[swelling]], and [[high blood pressure]]. | Symptoms of renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the speed at which the clot forms. In acute cases, symptoms may include [[abdominal pain]], [[blood in the urine]], and a decrease in kidney function. In chronic cases, symptoms may be less noticeable and can include [[protein in the urine]], [[swelling]], and [[high blood pressure]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Renal vein thrombosis is diagnosed through a variety of tests, including [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], and [[MRI]]. These tests can help determine the presence and location of the clot, as well as the extent of any kidney damage. | Renal vein thrombosis is diagnosed through a variety of tests, including [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], and [[MRI]]. These tests can help determine the presence and location of the clot, as well as the extent of any kidney damage. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for renal vein thrombosis typically involves [[anticoagulant]] medications to prevent further clotting and to help dissolve the existing clot. In some cases, [[surgery]] may be necessary to remove the clot or to treat any underlying conditions that may have contributed to its formation. | Treatment for renal vein thrombosis typically involves [[anticoagulant]] medications to prevent further clotting and to help dissolve the existing clot. In some cases, [[surgery]] may be necessary to remove the clot or to treat any underlying conditions that may have contributed to its formation. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis for renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the extent of the kidney damage. With prompt treatment, many people can recover fully. However, in some cases, renal vein thrombosis can lead to long-term kidney damage or [[kidney failure]]. | The prognosis for renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the extent of the kidney damage. With prompt treatment, many people can recover fully. However, in some cases, renal vein thrombosis can lead to long-term kidney damage or [[kidney failure]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Blood clot]] | * [[Blood clot]] | ||
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* [[Nephrotic syndrome]] | * [[Nephrotic syndrome]] | ||
* [[Renal artery stenosis]] | * [[Renal artery stenosis]] | ||
[[Category:Kidney diseases]] | [[Category:Kidney diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Vascular diseases]] | [[Category:Vascular diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Thrombosis]] | [[Category:Thrombosis]] | ||
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| Renal vein thrombosis | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Flank pain, hematuria, proteinuria, edema |
| Complications | Renal failure, pulmonary embolism |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Dehydration, nephrotic syndrome, hypercoagulability |
| Risks | Cancer, trauma, oral contraceptive use |
| Diagnosis | Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, renal venography |
| Differential diagnosis | Renal artery stenosis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Anticoagulation, thrombolysis, surgery |
| Medication | Heparin, warfarin |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Renal vein thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in the renal vein, which carries blood away from the kidney. This condition can cause kidney damage and high blood pressure.
Causes[edit]
Renal vein thrombosis is often caused by conditions that increase the risk of blood clots, such as nephrotic syndrome, cancer, trauma, surgery, or genetic disorders that make blood more likely to clot. It can also occur as a complication of kidney transplants.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the speed at which the clot forms. In acute cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, blood in the urine, and a decrease in kidney function. In chronic cases, symptoms may be less noticeable and can include protein in the urine, swelling, and high blood pressure.
Diagnosis[edit]
Renal vein thrombosis is diagnosed through a variety of tests, including blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI. These tests can help determine the presence and location of the clot, as well as the extent of any kidney damage.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for renal vein thrombosis typically involves anticoagulant medications to prevent further clotting and to help dissolve the existing clot. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the clot or to treat any underlying conditions that may have contributed to its formation.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for renal vein thrombosis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the extent of the kidney damage. With prompt treatment, many people can recover fully. However, in some cases, renal vein thrombosis can lead to long-term kidney damage or kidney failure.
