kidney and urinary tract disorders
Renal Vein Thrombosis
Causes of Renal Vein Thrombosis
In adults, themost common causeof renal vein thrombosis is Nephrotic Syndrome None In nephrotic syndrome, large amounts of protein are lost in the urine and the blood has an increased tendency to form clots. Renal vein thrombosis may also be caused by Kidney Cancer or conditions that put pressure on the renal vein (for example, a tumor) or on the inferior vena cava, into which the renal vein drains. Other possible causes are blood clotting disorders (hypercoagulability disorders), 