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A 14 year old boy has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. 5 days later he presents with flank pain, hematuria and fluctuating urea levels. A diagnosis of renal vein thrombosis is made. What is the most likely cause for renal vein thrombosis?

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A 14 year old boy has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. 5 days later he presents with flank pain, hematuria and fluctuating urea levels. A diagnosis of renal vein thrombosis is made. What is the most likely cause for renal vein thrombosis?


  1. Protein C deficiency
  2. Vasculitis
  3. Loss of antithrombin III
  4. High estrogen levels
  5. Stasis

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The key is C. Loss of antithrombin III.

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