Anatomy Of Kidney
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Renal vein thrombosis is a
Alternative Names
Clot in the renal vein; Occlusion - renal vein
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Renal vein thrombosis is an uncommon disorder that may be caused by:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Clotting disorders
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Dehydration (mostly in infants) - Estrogen use
Nephrotic syndrome - Pregnancy
- Scar formation with pressure on the
renal vein - Trauma (to the back or abdomen)
Tumor
In adults, the most common...
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