Acute renal vein thrombosis in adults.
We had the chance to follow up 7 adult patients with acute R.V.T. for 3 years. Four patients had positive histories of either diagnosed or undiagnosed renal trouble. Dehydration was the most prominent predisposing factor seen in 3 cases of pilgrims due to low fluid intake and hard physical effort in severe hot weather (42-44 degrees C). Massive haematuria and severe lumbar pain were the most characteristic clinical symptoms. With the aid of ultrasonography, we were able to detect perirenal collections in 4 cases. Careful clinical examination, retrograde pyelography and ultrasound examination were found to be non-invasive diagnostic modalities.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012082:Renal Veins; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography