Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Deep venous thrombosis

Formation of a blot clot in a deep vein. The clot often blocks blood flow, causing swelling and pain. The deep veins of the leg are most often affected.


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PMID (PMCID)
17542341
FEMALE
Retroperitoneal hematoma compressing a single functioning kidney: an unusual cause of obstructive renal failure.
Monge M, Vaida I, Modeliar SS, Solanilla A, Airapetian N, Presne C, Makdassi R, Fournier A, Choukroun G.
Clin Nephrol. 2007;67(5):318-20.
A woman, known for polycythemia vera and a single functioning right kidney, was admitted with mild abdominal pain in a context of recent deep venous thrombosis under low-molecular weight heparin.