Full 2L QBank
Pathology Nephrotic Syndrome aa0849c4

What is the cause of hypercoagulation in nephrotic syndrome:

A
Loss of antithrombin III (AT III)
B
Decreased fibrinogen
C
Decreased metabolism of vitamin K
D
Increase in Protein C
High-Yield Explanation
Thrombotic and thromboembolic complications are common in nephrotic syndrome due to loss of anticoagulant factor (e.g. antithrombin III, protein C and S) combined with increased platelet activation. Renal vein thrombosis is most often a consequence of this hypercoagulative state. There is also increased synthesis of fibrinogen in the liver.

Related Pathology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now