Thrombus formation in renal veins (stellate veins, interlobular veins, ascending vasa recta, arcuate veins, hilar veins, or renal vein)
Most common non–catheter-related thromboembolis...
More than half of neonatal cases present within 3 days of birth and almost all within the 1st month of life.
Macroscopic hematuria is seen in about half of affected infants.
The classic...
Treatment of the underlying disease process, if present
Management of acute kidney injury (i.e., fluid imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension)
Treatment with anticoagulants may n...
Bidadi B, Nageswara Rao AA, Kaur D, et al. Neonatal renal vein thrombosis: role of anticoagulation and thrombolysis—an institutional review. Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2016;33(1):...
Q: Which population is most susceptible to RVT?
A: Neonates have the highest risk, especially those with a history of maternal diabetes mellitus, birth asphyxia, or dehydration.
Q: What is the class...
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