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Ferjani M, Zaimi Y, Trad N, Hammi Y, Ayari M, Ayadi S, Sayari T, Gargah T. Mesenteric Arterial Thrombosis Revealing Relapse of Nephrotic Syndrome in Young Women. Int Med Case Rep J 2023; 16:633-639. [PMID: 37794997 PMCID: PMC10546993 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s401983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Background Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is associated with a hypercoagulable state and may be complicated by thrombotic events. Venous thrombosis is well-acknowledged, while arterial thrombosis is rather unusual. Case Presentation We present the case of a 20-year-old woman with a 12-year history of idiopathic NS revealed by extensive cerebral venous thrombosis with pulmonary embolism treated with anticoagulation therapy and oral corticosteroid therapy followed by mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). The thrombophilia assessment did not show any abnormalities. The evolution was marked by the occurrence of several NS relapses controlled by oral corticosteroid therapy until 2017. Subsequently, the patient had not presented a relapse of her disease. The anticoagulant treatment and the MMF were therefore stopped. One year later, the patient presented with severe diffuse acute abdominal pain associated with postprandial vomiting and bilateral lower limb edema. Laboratory results confirmed a NS relapse. An abdominal CT scan revealed acute thrombosis of the superior mesenteric artery with acute mesenteric ischemia. Intraoperative exploration showed mesenteric ischemia with extensive necrosis of the small intestine making their resections incompatible with life. The patient died after 48 hours. Conclusion Mesenteric arterial thrombosis, which is a rare but life-threatening NS complication, should always be considered, especially in the case of acute non-specific digestive symptoms.
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- Maryem Ferjani
- Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Lv YL, Guan N, Ding J, Yao Y, Xiao HJ, Zhong XH, Wang F, Liu XY, Zhang HW, Su BG, Xu K. Spectrum of thrombotic complications and their outcomes in Chinese children with primary nephrotic syndrome. Ital J Pediatr 2020; 46:182. [PMID: 33298123 PMCID: PMC7724893 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-020-00942-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Thromboembolism is a life-threatening, limb-threatening or organ-threatening complication that occurs in patients with primary nephrotic syndrome (NS). There are few studies on the spectrum, complications and outcomes of thrombosis in children with NS. This study aimed to determine the spectrum of thrombosis and its relationship with the nephrotic state, treatment and outcomes in children and adolescents with primary NS. Methods The medical records of subjects aged 1–18 years with NS complicated with thromboembolism treated at our centre within the last 26 years were retrieved. Data on the status of NS, site, symptoms and signs, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, treatment, complications and outcomes of thrombosis were collected and reviewed retrospectively. A severe complication was defined as a condition associated with thrombosis requiring a special diagnostic modality to confirm or a specific treatment such as surgical intervention. The outcome of thrombosis was defined as the status of thrombosis, as determined by imaging methods and the functional status with respect to the anatomic sites of thrombosis at the last follow-up. The permanent dysfunction of an organ or limb related to thrombosis was defined as a sequela. Results We observed thrombosis in 1.4% (27/1995) of subjects with NS during the study period. There were 27 subjects with thrombosis, including 21 males and 6 females. Thrombosis was observed in 51.9% (14/27) of the study participants with steroid resistant NS. Most episodes of thrombosis occurred during the active stage of NS; however, 7.4% of thrombosis cases occurred during the remission of proteinuria. Renal vein thrombosis (33.3%) and pulmonary embolism (25.9%) were the most common types of thrombosis. Among the 17 subjects biopsied, minimal change disease and membranous nephropathy were the two most common findings. Six (22.2%) subjects experienced severe complications or sequelae; 1 had persistent intracranial hypertension, 1 had intestinal perforation, 1 had hypoxemia and pulmonary hypertension, 1 had lameness, 1 had epilepsy, and 1 had an askew mouth due to facial paralysis. In 19 (70.4%) subjects, the symptoms resolved completely or improved without severe complications or sequelae. Conclusions Thrombosis mostly occurred in males of school age during the active stage of NS. Renal vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism were the most common types of thrombosis. In most patients with thrombosis, the symptoms improved completely without complications with standard anticoagulation therapy. However, 22.2% had severe complications or sequelae requiring an advanced diagnostic modality and aggressive treatment.
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- Yan-Li Lv
- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Pediatrics, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Waller AP, Agrawal S, Wolfgang KJ, Kino J, Chanley MA, Smoyer WE, Kerlin BA. Nephrotic syndrome-associated hypercoagulopathy is alleviated by both pioglitazone and glucocorticoid which target two different nuclear receptors. Physiol Rep 2020; 8:e14515. [PMID: 32776495 PMCID: PMC7415912 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening nephrotic syndrome (NS) complication. We have previously demonstrated that hypercoagulopathy is proportional to NS severity in rat models and that pioglitazone (Pio) reduces proteinuria both independently and in combination with methylprednisolone (MP), a glucocorticoid (GC). However, the effect of these treatments on NS-associated hypercoagulopathy remains unknown. We thus sought to determine the ability of Pio and GC to alleviate NS-associated hypercoagulopathy. METHODS Puromycin aminonucleoside-induced rat NS was treated with sham, Low- or High-dose MP, Pio, or combination (Pio + Low-MP) and plasma was collected at day 11. Plasma samples were collected from children with steroid-sensitive NS (SSNS) and steroid-resistant NS (SRNS) upon presentation and after 7 weeks of GC therapy. Plasma endogenous thrombin potential (ETP), antithrombin (AT) activity, and albumin (Alb) were measured using thrombin generation, amidolytic, and colorimetric assays, respectively. RESULTS In a rat model of NS, both High-MP and Pio improved proteinuria and corrected hypoalbuminemia, ETP and AT activity (p < .05). Proteinuria (p = .005) and hypoalbuminemia (p < .001) were correlated with ETP. In childhood NS, while ETP was not different at presentation, GC therapy improved proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and ETP in children with SSNS (p < .001) but not SRNS (p = .330). CONCLUSIONS Both Pio and GC diminish proteinuria and significantly alleviate hypercoagulopathy. Both Pio and MP improved hypercoagulopathy in rats, and successful GC therapy (SSNS) also improved hypercoagulopathy in childhood NS. These data suggest that even a partial reduction in proteinuria may reduce NS-associated thrombotic risk.
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- Amanda P. Waller
- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
- Department of PediatricsThe Ohio State University College of MedicineColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
- Department of PediatricsThe Ohio State University College of MedicineColumbusOHUSA
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- Center for Clinical & Translational ResearchThe Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children'sColumbusOHUSA
- Department of PediatricsThe Ohio State University College of MedicineColumbusOHUSA
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Acute multi-visceral thrombosis and ischemia in a 3-year-old child. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2018.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Abdominal venous thrombosis is a rare form of venous thromboembolic disease in children. While mortality rates are low, a significant proportion of affected children may suffer long-term morbidity. Additionally, given the infrequency of these thrombi, there is lack of stringent research data and evidence-based treatment guidelines. Nonetheless, pediatric hematologists and other subspecialists are likely to encounter these problems in practice. This review is therefore intended to provide a useful guide on the clinical diagnosis and management of children with these rare forms of venous thromboembolic disease. Herein, we will thus appraise the current knowledge regarding major forms of abdominal venous thrombosis in children. The discussion will focus on the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of (1) inferior vena cava, (2) portal, (3) mesenteric, (4) hepatic, and (5) renal vein thrombosis.
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- Riten Kumar
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- E K S Wong
- Renal Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Park SJ, Shin JI. Complications of nephrotic syndrome. KOREAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2011; 54:322-8. [PMID: 22087198 PMCID: PMC3212701 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2011.54.8.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2011] [Accepted: 08/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is one of the most common glomerular diseases that affect children. Renal histology reveals the presence of minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) in more than 80% of these patients. Most patients with MCNS have favorable outcomes without complications. However, a few of these children have lesions of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, suffer from severe and prolonged proteinuria, and are at high risk for complications. Complications of NS are divided into two categories: disease-associated and drug-related complications. Disease-associated complications include infections (e.g., peritonitis, sepsis, cellulitis, and chicken pox), thromboembolism (e.g., venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism), hypovolemic crisis (e.g., abdominal pain, tachycardia, and hypotension), cardiovascular problems (e.g., hyperlipidemia), acute renal failure, anemia, and others (e.g., hypothyroidism, hypocalcemia, bone disease, and intussusception). The main pathomechanism of disease-associated complications originates from the large loss of plasma proteins in the urine of nephrotic children. The majority of children with MCNS who respond to treatment with corticosteroids or cytotoxic agents have smaller and milder complications than those with steroid-resistant NS. Corticosteroids, alkylating agents, cyclosporin A, and mycophenolate mofetil have often been used to treat NS, and these drugs have treatment-related complications. Early detection and appropriate treatment of these complications will improve outcomes for patients with NS.
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- Se Jin Park
- Department of Pediatrics, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Haddad S, Ghédira-Besbes L, Lajmi K, Hammami S, Chouchene S, Ben Meriem C, Guediche M. Thrombose artérielle d’un membre inférieur au cours d’une rechute de syndrome néphrotique. Arch Pediatr 2010; 17:1317-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2010.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2009] [Revised: 03/31/2009] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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