Renal Thrombosis Complicating Epidemic Diarrhea of the Newborn

Abstract

RENAL thrombosis may be defined as an acute occlusive phenomenon involving the renal venous system, totally or in part, and resulting in a hemorrhagic destruction and loss of function of the parenchymatous tissue. The condition usually occurs between birth and six months of age, although a case in a patient three years of age has been reported.¹ The sexes are equally involved, and the majority of cases are associated with dehydration and sepsis. The disease most frequently complicated by renal thrombosis is acute ileocolitis, particularly epidemic diarrhea of the newborn.The case reported below occurred in 1 of 10 infants . . .