A Case of Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome Presented as Portal Vein Thrombosis and Acute Renal Failure.
- Author:
Hee Sun KWON
1
;
Ah Young SHIN
;
Hwa Young LEE
;
Sung Yeon CHO
;
Min Ju KIM
;
Yu Seon YUN
;
Hyun Gyung KIM
;
Young Soo KIM
;
Yeong Jin CHOI
;
Young Ok KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. mazzang2848@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Minimal change nephrotic syndrome;
Portal vein;
Thrombosis;
Acute kidney injury
- MeSH:
Acute Kidney Injury;
Biopsy;
Electrons;
Foot;
Humans;
Nephrosis, Lipoid;
Nephrotic Syndrome;
Portal Vein;
Proteinuria;
Thrombosis
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2011;30(4):399-403
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Patients with the nephrotic syndrome are at risk of developing thromboembolic complications. Much evidence suggests that a hypercoagulable state exists in the setting of the nephrotic syndrome, but the exact mechanisms are poorly understood. The nephrotic syndrome associated with portal vein thrombosis is relatively uncommon. We experienced a case of minimal change nephrotic syndrome presented as portal vein thrombosis and acute renal failure. On renal biopsy, electron microscopic examination reveals diffuse foot process effacement. Treatment with corticosteroid and anticoagulation resulted in complete remission of proteinuria.
