In adults, renal vein thrombosis can be caused by injury to the abdomen or back, as a result of malignant kidney tumors growing into the renal vein, or as a result of kidney diseases
Most cases of renal vein thrombosis resolve without any permanent damage. Death from renal vein thrombosis is rare,
Renal vein thrombosis develops when a blood clot forms in the renal vein, which carries blood from the kidneys back to the heart. The disorder is not common.
There is no specific prevention for renal vein thrombosis. Preventing dehydration reduces the risk that it will occur.
Renal venography, where a contrast material (dye) is injected into the renal vein before x rays are taken, is one of the best ways to detect renal vein thrombosis.
Renal vein thrombosis occurs in both infants and adults. Onset of the disorder can be rapid (acute) or gradual.
The development of a blood clot in the vein that brings blood into the liver. Untreated portal vein thrombosis causes portal hypertension.
Acute onset of renal vein thrombosis at any age causes pain in the lower back and side, fever, bloody urine, decreased urine output, and sometimes kidney failure
The enzyme streptokinase may be given to help dissolve the renal clot. Anticoagulant medications are usually prescribed to prevent clots from recurring.
Deep Vein ThrombosisDeep vein thrombosis
In adults, when the onset of the disorder is gradual, there is a slow decrease in kidney function, and protein appears in the urine.
In many cases, deep vein thrombosis can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.