Acute venous thrombosis of spleno-mesenteric portal axis: an unusual localization of thromboembolism in the nephrotic syndrome.
The nephrotic syndrome has been frequently associated with thromboembolic episodes. We report the case of a patient affected by minimal change nephropathy who developed acute thrombosis of the spleno-mesenteric portal axis and partially recovered after thrombolytic and anticoagulant therapy. Unfortunately, the patient died of pulmonary embolism after suspension of the anticoagulant therapy for gastrointestinal bleeding.
De Luca
M
M
Renal Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Giacomo, Castelfranco Veneto, Italia.
Dugo
M
M
Arduini
R
R
Liessi
G
G
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D011169:Portal Vein; D013162:Splenic Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents