What is it about?
Acute pyelonephritis might be complicated by the formation of renal and perirenal abscesses and very rarely by renal vein thrombosis (RVT), which is a life-threatening condition.
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Why is it important?
We report a case of 35-year-old female with no significant past medical history, who presented a week history of fever, hematuria, flank pain, and lower urinary tract symptoms.
Perspectives
Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) and inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVCT) are uncommon and life-threatening complications of acute pyelonephritis. RVT is a common condition amongst patients with nephrotic syndrome, most commonly seen in patients with membranous glomerulonephritis.
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This page is a summary of: Acute Pyelonephritis with Renal Vein and Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis: A Case Report, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, May 2024, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2400133.
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