Calcified neonatal renal vein and vena caval thrombosis

Abstract

We present an unusual case of an extensive venous thrombosis (involving the inferior vena cava, bilateral renal veins, gonadal vein and iliac veins) diagnosed in the neonatal period. The CT images revealed the typical diagnostic pattern.

Successful outcome of an idiopathic thrombosis of the fetal inferior vena cava

“…Although this is not a randomized controlled study, the present data support the hypothesis that hysteroscopic removal of focal intracavitary lesions is indicated in women with abnormal uterine bleeding; the bleeding symptoms improve or disappear in most cases, and the lesion can be sent for histological examination to exclude malignancy 7,8 . Our study shows that abnormal uterine bleeding tends to recur with time.…”

Inferior vena cava syndrome in neonates: An evidence‐based systematic review of the literature

“…Four hundred seventy‐two articles were identified and 33 were included; 28 case reports, 3 case series, and 2 retrospective cohort studies (Supporting Information Table S1), with a combined total of 34 patients from case reports/case series and 27 from cohort studies (Figure ). Selected articles included all patients with radiological evidence of IVCS ( n = 61; 57 of which were clinically symptomatic).…”

A neonate with acute renal failure: answer

“…Many imaging techniques may be useful for diagnosing RVT. These include plain radiography and computed tomography extended to the IVC [4,5]. Both of these techniques are able to reveal the typical reticular, lacelike calcifications of the intrarenal veins.…”

“…The next step varies. The kidney may fully recover-the survival rate for RVT in neonates is estimated at around 95%-or some focal scarring may remain, or, lastly, it may not recover, resulting in a small, scarred and atrophic kidney [1,5,8]. Prompt recognition of focal echogenic streaks, which occur in a very early phase of RVT, is extremely important in order to decide upon and carry out early conservative management as well as to correct fluid abnormalities, electrolyte levels, acid-base balance, and hyperviscosity.…”