Membranous Nephropathy: A Rare Association With Renal Vein Thrombosis

Authors

  • Ankur Mittal
  • Ruchi Gupta
  • Pavneet Selhi
  • Harpreet Kaur
  • Neena Sood
  • Jasvinder Sandhu

Keywords:

Membranous Nephropathy, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Nephrotic Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Thromboembolic events are a known complication of nephrotic syndrome and occur with a frequency varying from 10% to 45% depending upon the underlying disease.

Case Presentation: A 25 year male presented with history of decreased urine output , groin pain and edema lower limbs. Laboratory tests showed Urea 30mg/dL; Creatinine 0.66mg/dL; albumin 2.3g/dL; proteinuria 3+ and negative viral serology. An abdominal ultrasound with Doppler showed features suggestive of partial revascularization. Renal biopsy showed membranous nephropathy.

Conclusion: Our case shows that renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is a complication of membranous nephropathy.

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03-10-2016

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Mittal A, Gupta R, Selhi P, Kaur H, Sood N, Sandhu J. Membranous Nephropathy: A Rare Association With Renal Vein Thrombosis. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2016 Oct. 3 [cited 2025 Feb. 6];3(4):C186-189. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/apalm639

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Vol. 3 No. 4 (2016)

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