Respiratory Medicine Case Reports (Jan 2024)
Pulmonary embolism and left renal vein thrombosis extending into the inferior vena cava associated with nephrotic syndrome: A case report
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).