Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 517-521, 2009.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-12110
ABSTRACT
Nephrotic syndrome is associated with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, hyperlipidemia, and thromboembolic complications. Thromboembolic complications of nephrotic syndrome are common, especially in the renal vein, while cerebral venous thrombosis is a less frequent complication of minimal change nephrotic syndrome. The pathophysiology remains unclear, but various changes in coagulant and anticoagulant factors may be responsible. We report a case of cerebral venous thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome. A 19-year-old man was admitted with a headache and nausea. Cerebral thrombosis was diagnosed on brain computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. He recovered gradually after treatment with anticoagulants and achieved control of the nephrotic syndrome. A discussion of this case, coupled with a review of the literature, emphasizes that an early diagnosis is essential for anticoagulation therapy and a successful outcome.
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Main subject:
Proteinuria
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Renal Veins
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Thrombosis
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Venous Thrombosis
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Intracranial Thrombosis
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Hypoalbuminemia
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Early Diagnosis
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Edema
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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