| Abstract | Thromboembolic complications, frequently associated with idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis, are frequent and serious problems associated with nephrotic syndrome. However, ovarian vein thrombosis associated with nephrotic syndrome has never been reported. This study describes the case of a 35-year-old woman with idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis who developed left renal vein thrombosis with ovarian vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The thromboembolic complications were successfully treated with low-molecular-weight heparin. Low-molecular-weight heparin thus appears safe and effective for treating thromboembolism in nephrotic patients. |
| Authors | I K Wang, C H Lee, B Y Yang, H Y Chang, C L Lin, F R Chuang
(Affiliation: Division of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. ikwang at seed.net.tw)
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| Journal | International journal of clinical practice. Supplement
(Int J Clin Pract Suppl)
Issue 147
Pg. 72-5
(Apr 2005)
ISSN: 1368-504X England |
| PMID | 15875630
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Anticoagulants
- Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Anticoagulants
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Nephrotic Syndrome
(drug therapy)
- Ovary
(blood supply)
- Pulmonary Embolism
(drug therapy, radiography)
- Renal Veins
(radiography)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Venous Thrombosis
(drug therapy, radiography)
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