A Case with Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism Associated with Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Author:
Eun Mi KIM
1
;
Jae Hyeong PARK
;
Won Il JANG
;
Kye Taek AHN
;
Min Su KIM
;
Kyu Seop KIM
;
Il Soon JUNG
;
Ju Hee LEE
;
Ki Ryang NA
;
In Whan SEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. jaehpark@cnuh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pulmonary thromboembolism;
Nephrotic syndrome;
Glomerulonephritis
- MeSH:
Edema;
Glomerulonephritis;
Glomerulonephritis, Membranous;
Humans;
Nephrotic Syndrome*;
Proteinuria;
Pulmonary Embolism*
- From:Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
2007;15(3):101-104
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Though nephrotic syndrome is associated with various thromboembolic phenomena, acute pulmonary thromboembolism is a rare complication. We experienced a case with acute pulmonary thromboembolism in a patient with generalized edema and profound proteinuria. Subsequent investigation revealed that the pulmonary thromboembolism was secondary to nephrotic syndrome due to membranous glomerulonephritis. This thromboembolic complication was successfully treated with thrombolysis and anticoagulation.
