Renal Vein Thrombosis (Kidney Vein Clot)
Description
A blood clot that forms in the vein of the kidney. The most common cause is dehydration. Other causes include: trauma to the abdomen or back, cancer, scar formation of the vein, abdominal aortic aneurysm, blood clotting disorders, or any other blockage of the vein. It may also be associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Symptoms
Bloody urine, decreased urine output, flank pain (kidney pain), upper abdominal pain.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Tests to diagnose the disorder and determine the extent of the disease will be done including a renal ultrasound. A CT scan and/or MRI may also be performed.
- CBC
- Chem 12
- D-Dimer
- UA
- CT Scan
- MRI
- Ultrasound
Treatment
Treatment of the damage done by the renal vein thrombosis is essential. Anticoagulation to prevent extension of the clot, and allow the body to dissolve the clot is the main treatment. For additional information contact the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse at: http://www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov or call (800)891-5390.
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