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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Suspected renal vein thrombosis (flank pain, hematuria, AKI)

Recommended: Doppler US + CT or MR Venography Abdomen is the preferred imaging study for suspected renal vein thrombosis (flank pain, hematuria, aki). Associations: nephrotic syndrome, malignancy, hypercoagulable states.

Recommended study

Doppler US + CT or MR Venography Abdomen

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Acute inpatient Reviewed

Associations: nephrotic syndrome, malignancy, hypercoagulable states. Left side more common (longer vein).

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