Spontaneous arterial thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1995
Abstract
Hypercoagulability is a recognized complication of the nephrotic syndrome which commonly affects the venous system. Arterial thrombosis is very rare. Multiple factors contribute to the predisposition to thromboembolism in this condition. This report deals with a case of femoral artery thrombosis which responded well to thrombectomy and a short course of anticoagulant therapy. In spite of several exacerbations of his disease, our patients had no recurrence of thrombosis. Review of the literature reveals high rates of limb loss and recurrence of thrombosis. We, therefore, feel that it is important to emphasize this rare entity in view of the associated morbidity.
Volume
71
Issue
1
First Page
95
Last Page
97
ISSN
1660-8151
Published In/Presented At
Khatri, V. P., Fisher, J. B., & Granson, M. A. (1995). Spontaneous arterial thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome: case report and review of the literature. Nephron, 71(1), 95–97. https://doi.org/10.1159/000188680
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8538855
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article