Renal vein thrombosis is most commonly found in -: (A) Focal glomerulosclerosis, (B) Membranous, (C) Minimal change GN, (D) Acute pyelonephritis
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Membranous GN Nephrotic syndrome accompanying membranous glomerulopathy and ceain carcinomas are the most common cause of RVT. Remember o Most common cause of RVT in adult nephrotic syndrome due to membranous glomerulonephritis. o Most common cause of RVT in children ---> nephrotic syndrome due to minimal change disease. o Most common cause of RVT in newborns and infants Asphyxia, dehydration, shock and sepsis.