Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in a Child with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a renal disorder characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuninemia, edema and hypercholesterolemia. Nephrotic syndrome in children is known to be associated with an hypercoagulable state and thromboembolic complications. However cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) is v...

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Main Authors: L. Ghedira Besbes, S. Haddad, A. Gabsi, M. Hassine, Ch. Ben Meriem, M. N. Guediche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/724950