s1 May 1966Renal Vein Thrombosis and the Nephrotic Syndrome.Victor E. Pollak, M.B., Conrad L. Pirani, M.D.Victor E. Pollak, M.B.Search for more papers by this author, Conrad L. Pirani, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-64-5-1183_2 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptUnilateral or bilateral renal vein thrombosis occurs in about 5% of adults with nephrotic syndrome. We have studied ten such patients in whom the diagnosis was made during life. It occurred with or without widespread thromboembolism. Some patients, presumably with gradual or incomplete venous occlusion, presented only with nephrotic syndrome; others, presumably with sudden complete venous occlusion, presented alsc with severe flank pain, presumably due to congestion of the kidney and capsular distention.When the diagnosis was suspected clinically, it was made by a combination of radiologic and renal biopsy findings. The radiologic signs included evidence of rapid renal enlargement,... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Victor E. Pollak, M.B.; Conrad L. Pirani, M.D.Affiliations: Chicago, Illinois PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 May 1966Volume 64, Issue 5Page: 1183-1183KeywordsBiopsyKidneysThromboembolismVeins ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 May 1966 PDF downloadLoading ...