Pulmonary embolism and left renal vein thrombosis extending into the inferior vena cava associated with nephrotic syndrome: A case report

Respir Med Case Rep. 2024 May 28:50:102052. doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.102052. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) had serious complications due to hypercoagulable state in both various venous and arteries which could lead thromboembolic events. we described a case of a 41-year-old man who presented with pulmonary artery thrombosis and was diagnosed with NS. Early diagnosis and management of nephrotic syndrome may prevent the occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

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