[Renal vein thrombosis]

Twenty-one autopsy protocols (1967-77) of children with the pathological diagnosis of thrombosis of renal vein were included in this study. Sixteen cases were bilateral and the remaining 5 were affected in one side. No correlation was found between pre and perinatal background to support the diagnosis. All facts showed electrolytic unbalance and severe metabolic acidosis. The coagulation tests showed unspecific disturbances. In six cases, it was possible to make pathological confirmation of disseminated intravascular coagulation. The classic triad of abdominal tumor, hematuria and uremia were found in a low percentage.