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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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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Asunto principal:
Proteinuria
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Recurrencia
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Esteroides
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Trombosis
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Warfarina
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Encéfalo
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Ciclosporina
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Trombosis de la Vena
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Edema
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology
Año:
2006
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