Aetiology
Renal vein thrombosis in adults is most common in nephrotic syndrome, occuring in 1 to 2% of clinically diagnosed nephrotic syndrome. It is especially common in nephrotic syndrome due to
- amyloidosis
- membranous glomerulonephritis
- membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
In children it is rare, but may be secondary to severe illness, including:
- asphyxia
- sepsis
- dehydration
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