Postural proteinuria associated with left renal vein entrapment: a follow-up evaluation
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
20430499
Abstract
Imaging studies show entrapment of the left renal vein in the fork between the aorta and proximal superior mesenteric artery in most cases of isolated postural proteinuria. Therefore, it has been postulated that partial obstruction to the flow in the left renal vein in the upright position is a cause of this form of proteinuria. In a girl with isolated postural proteinuria, kidney ultrasonic imaging and Doppler flow scanning showed left renal vein entrapment. Seven years later, a new evaluation showed resolution of both postural proteinuria and left renal vein entrapment. The longitudinal observation provides substantial additional support for entrapment of the left renal vein by the aorta and superior mesenteric artery as a cause of isolated postural proteinuria.
Date Issued
2010
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Milani, Gregorio P | |
Mazzoni, Marta B M | |
Burdick, Larry | |
Fossali, Emilio F |
Additional Credits
Journal
American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Publisher
W.B. Saunders
ISSN
0272-6386
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