Puerperal renal vein thrombosis.
A case of renal vein thrombosis occurring one week post partum with unknown etiology and excellent recovery is described. Review of the literature reveals this disorder is rare in the nonpregnant woman and even rarer in pregnancy. Survival has greatly improved with anticoagulant use. Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012082:Renal Veins; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014859:Warfarin