J Korean Child Neurol Soc.  2002 May;10(1):137-141.

A Case of Cerebral Infarction with Nephrotic Syndrome

• Lee KE
• Park EH
• Yang S
• Han SK
• Cho HS
• Cha JK
• Lee HR

Abstract

Nephrotic syndrome is known to be associated with a hypercoagulable state and thromboembolic complications. The pathogenic mechanisms are unclear yet, however, various alterations in coagulant and anti-coagulant factors may be responsible. Venous thromboembolic complications have been widely reported, but arterial thrombosis is relatively rare. We discribe a 4-year-old boy who was presented with acute cerebral infarction and was found to have a hypercoagulable state due to nephrotic syndrome.

Keyword

Cerebral infarction; Hypercoagulable state; Nephrotic syndrome

MeSH Terms

Cerebral Infarction*
Child, Preschool
Humans
Male
Nephrotic Syndrome*
Thrombosis