Massive Pulmonary Embolism Dominating Section Initial Presentation of Nephrotic Syndrome- A Case Report

Choorisaz, Umer Sharief and Dar, Basharat Quyoom (2023) Massive Pulmonary Embolism Dominating Section Initial Presentation of Nephrotic Syndrome- A Case Report. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 17 (1). OD12-OD14. ISSN 2249782X

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Abstract

Hypercoagulability is a well-recognised feature of Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) and may manifest clinically in the form of Renal Vein Thrombosis (RVT), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE); these may uncommonly be among the presenting features of the syndrome. Prompt recognition and management requires that patients with NS should be followed with a high index of suspicion for thromboembolism. Here, the authors report a case of 35-year-old male patient who, while under evaluation for proteinuria, presented with massive PE. He was eventually diagnosed with primary Membranous Nephropathy (MN); a cause of NS with the highest associated risk of thromboembolism. The patient was managed with mechanical ventilation, anticoagulation and supportive care. He also received Rituximab during hospital stay. He was discharged in stable condition on apixaban and advised close follow-up.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Research Librarians > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 15 Jun 2023 12:08
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2024 05:22
URI: http://stm.e4journal.com/id/eprint/1196

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