A Case of Extensive Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology
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: 238-243, 2006.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-206552
ABSTRACT
Nephrotic syndrome in childhood is known to be associated with a hypercoagulable state and thromboembolic complications, among which cerebral venous thrombosis is a very rare and serious one, with only a few isolated reports in the literature. A 9-year-old boy with known nephrotic syndrome was admitted due to a relapse with massive proteinuria and generalized edema. He complained of a prolonged frontal headache. The enhanced brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) showed a high signal in the region of the superior sagittal sinus and right transverse sinus consistent with a thrombus. He was managed with steroids, cyclosporine and warfarin. His headache subsided 2 weeks later and proteinuria resolved 1 month later. An MRI 2 months later was normal. We describe this case and review the literature to emphasize the importance of recognizing this potentially life threatening complication and initiating anticoagulation therapy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Proteinuria
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Recurrence
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Steroids
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Thrombosis
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Warfarin
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Cyclosporine
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Venous Thrombosis
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Edema
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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