Arterial Occlusion in Nephrotic Syndrome: Report of Four Cases in Siriraj Hospital
Thanakorn Laksomya MD*, Thawee Chanchairujira MD*, Paisal Parichatikanond MD**, Boonyarit Cheunsucson MD**, Leena Ong-ajyooth MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand ** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Venous thrombosis is commonly found in nephrotic syndrome, but arterial occlusion is never report in Thailand. Four cases with cerebral and femoral arteries occlusion were demonstrated. The early diagnosis and appropriate intervention can improve outcomes, reduce mortality and morbidity significantly.
Keywords : Nephrotic syndrome, Arterial occlusive diseases
