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Efficacy of Belimumab for Active Lupus Nephritis in a Young Asian Man with Latent Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report. 贝利单抗治疗活动性狼疮性肾炎在亚洲潜伏性肺结核青年患者中的疗效:1例报告。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-07-02 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000547171
Xiaojun Li, Meijing Li, Rongkuan Li, Qin Yao, Jie Sheng
{"title":"Efficacy of Belimumab for Active Lupus Nephritis in a Young Asian Man with Latent Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report.","authors":"Xiaojun Li, Meijing Li, Rongkuan Li, Qin Yao, Jie Sheng","doi":"10.1159/000547171","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000547171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Managing active lupus nephritis (LN) in the presence of latent tuberculosis (TB) presents a significant treatment challenge. Traditional treatment with glucocorticoids combined with mycophenolic acid carries a high risk of triggering pulmonary TB infection in LN patients. In this report, we discuss a novel approach using belimumab in combination with rapidly tapering corticosteroids to treat a patient with active class IV and V LN and latent TB.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 24-year-old Chinese male was diagnosed with active class IV and V LN and latent TB. He underwent induction therapy with a combination of belimumab, rapidly tapering methylprednisolone and mycophenolate mofetil. After 18 months of belimumab therapy, the patient's blood albumin levels and kidney function normalized, with 24-h urinary protein levels stabilizing between 500 mg and 725 mg. Notably, there was no recurrence of TB.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case demonstrates that the combination of belimumab and rapid corticosteroid tapering effectively reduced the duration of high-dose glucocorticoid therapy, highlighting the efficacy and safety of belimumab in managing LN with latent TB.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"161-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12334148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Relapsing Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis as an Expression of a Kappa Light Chain Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report. 复发急性肾小管间质性肾炎表现为Kappa轻链多发性骨髓瘤1例。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-06-26 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000544930
Andrea Angioi, Nicola Lepori, Matteo Floris, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Paola Bianco, Gianfranca Cabiddu, Antonello Pani
{"title":"A Relapsing Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis as an Expression of a Kappa Light Chain Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.","authors":"Andrea Angioi, Nicola Lepori, Matteo Floris, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Paola Bianco, Gianfranca Cabiddu, Antonello Pani","doi":"10.1159/000544930","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000544930","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Light chain-mediated acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (LCTIN) is a rare and underrecognized renal manifestation of plasma cell dyscrasias, including multiple myeloma. It presents as a dense interstitial inflammatory infiltrate involving polyclonal lymphocytes and plasma cells, often mimicking other forms of tubulointerstitial nephritis and delaying the correct diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 46-year-old man was initially managed as having drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis due to NSAID use, responding only transiently to steroids. Upon relapse with worsening kidney function, hypercalcemia, and systemic symptoms, a second kidney biopsy demonstrated again an intense tubulointerstitial infiltrate and κ-light chain proximal tubulopathy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case illustrates that LCTIN can mimic relapsing interstitial nephritis. Early recognition and appropriate plasma cell-targeted therapy may significantly improve renal outcomes and guide clinical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"170-176"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12342701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144834074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Rare Complication of Renal Torsion in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease following an Intraperitoneal Kidney Transplantation. 常染色体显性多囊肾病腹膜内肾移植术后少见的肾扭转并发症。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-06-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546881
Olivia C Silveri, Feras Ghosheh
{"title":"Rare Complication of Renal Torsion in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease following an Intraperitoneal Kidney Transplantation.","authors":"Olivia C Silveri, Feras Ghosheh","doi":"10.1159/000546881","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is present in individuals with chronic renal disease due to bilateral renal cysts. This case report describes the progression of the disease with the rare complication of renal torsion of the transplanted kidney in a patient with ADPKD. To our knowledge, this clinical incidence of renal torsion posttransplant has only been reported in 40 cases in the literature, of which only 3 cases involved ADPKD with two intraperitoneal and one retroperitoneal kidney allograft. The allografts in these 3 cases were salvaged by performing a nephropexy, while our novel case of intraperitoneal renal torsion in ADPKD resulted in loss of allograft viability. A 51-year-old female patient received a living, unrelated donor kidney transplant for end-stage renal disease secondary to ADPKD. She underwent a bilateral native nephrectomy 3 years later. Five years posttransplant, the patient presented to the hospital with significant right lower quadrant abdominal discomfort, oliguria, and nausea. Following admission to the transplant service, she underwent an exploratory laparotomy which revealed a 180-degree counterclockwise torsion of the transplanted intraperitoneal kidney. Renal detorsion was attempted; however, extensive renal infarction occurred, resulting in poor transplant viability. Currently, the patient is undergoing hemodialysis 3 times a week with a plan for re-transplantation when stable. The patient is continuing her immunosuppression regimen and prophylaxis in preparation for a future transplantation. Due to the rare incidence of renal torsion posttransplantation in ADPKD, this study emphasizes the importance of postsurgical imaging and recognizing the symptoms of torsion to avoid loss of allograft viability. Promoting ongoing physician and patient education regarding surgical technique, symptom progression, and imaging protocols posttransplantation is recommended, especially in complex genetic conditions such as ADPKD.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"150-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12306961/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Plasma Glycolate Levels Contribute to Drive the Decision of Isolated Kidney Transplantation in Dialyzed Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease due to Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Treated with Lumasiran: A Case Report. 血浆乙醇酸水平对卢马西兰治疗原发性1型高草酸尿引起的终末期肾病透析患者是否决定进行离体肾移植有影响
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-05-23 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546144
Maria Ilaria Moretti, Marta Leporati, Roberta Mazzucchelli, Marina Di Luca, Giorgia Mandrile, Daniela Francesca Giachino, Sara Belcastro, Mauro Martello, Fabiana Brigante, Mauro Valente, Michele Petrarulo, Alessandra Calcinari, Marco Moretti, Emilio Balestra, Domenica Taruscia, Andrea Ranghino
{"title":"Plasma Glycolate Levels Contribute to Drive the Decision of Isolated Kidney Transplantation in Dialyzed Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease due to Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Treated with Lumasiran: A Case Report.","authors":"Maria Ilaria Moretti, Marta Leporati, Roberta Mazzucchelli, Marina Di Luca, Giorgia Mandrile, Daniela Francesca Giachino, Sara Belcastro, Mauro Martello, Fabiana Brigante, Mauro Valente, Michele Petrarulo, Alessandra Calcinari, Marco Moretti, Emilio Balestra, Domenica Taruscia, Andrea Ranghino","doi":"10.1159/000546144","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is an inherited disease due to deficient activity of the liver enzyme AGT due to a mutation of the AGXT gene, leading to impairment in the glyoxylate metabolism with excessive oxalate urinary excretion (uOx) causing nephrolithiasis, renal failure, and systemic oxalosis. The historical treatment for renal failure was combined liver-kidney transplantation (CLKT) to restore normal function of AGT enzyme, but in mutations fully responsive to pyridoxine, an isolated kidney transplant (IKT) is feasible. Recently, RNA-interference (RNAi) agents such as lumasiran that reduce the oxalate synthesis in PH1 patients open new therapeutic challenges such as IKT irrespective of the type of <i>AGXT</i> gene mutation. Nevertheless, to decide for IKT instead of CLKT, clinicians must be aware of lumasiran efficacy. At present, the biomarker used to evaluate the lumasiran efficacy is the plasma oxalate (pOx). However, in dialyzed patients, pOx might be influenced by the release of oxalate from the deposits to the blood.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report the case of a PH1 36-year-old male patient who underwent IKT combined with lumasiran. Two years after transplantation, graft function is good without lithiasis or nephrocalcinosis. 24-h uOx varies from 0.55 to 1.2 mmol/day and pOx remains stable at 12 μmol/L. Allograft biopsies at 1, 6, 12, and 22 months show negligible oxalate crystals deposits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The novelty of our case lies in the methods we adopted to evaluate the lumasiran efficacy during dialysis prior listing for IKT. Specifically, we decided to list the patient for IKT according to the high plasma levels of glycolate reached after lumasiran treatment together with the significant reduction of the pOx.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"141-149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12185063/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144474001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Eculizumab for Thrombotic Microangiopathy Induced by Onasemnogene Abeparvovec in Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 埃曲利珠单抗治疗阿伯帕韦克Onasemnogene诱导的脊髓性肌萎缩症血栓性微血管病变。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-05-23 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546114
Tanja Kersnik Levart, Nina Olas Kar, Chiara Močnik Pegan, Eva Vrščaj, Anja Troha Gergeli, Tanja Loboda, Damjan Osredkar
{"title":"Eculizumab for Thrombotic Microangiopathy Induced by Onasemnogene Abeparvovec in Spinal Muscular Atrophy.","authors":"Tanja Kersnik Levart, Nina Olas Kar, Chiara Močnik Pegan, Eva Vrščaj, Anja Troha Gergeli, Tanja Loboda, Damjan Osredkar","doi":"10.1159/000546114","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Onasemnogene abeparvovec is one of the three disease-modifying therapies available that can significantly improve the outcome of patients with 5q-spinal muscular atrophy. Therapy-induced thrombotic microangiopathy is an ultra-rare, but potentially life-threatening condition of not yet clearly defined aetiology.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A case of a 2-year-old patient with 5q-spinal muscular atrophy, who developed thrombotic microangiopathy after gene replacement therapy with onasemnogene abeparvovec, is described. This severe adverse event was promptly recognized and successfully treated with the complement C5 inhibitor.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Thrombotic microangiopathy is an ultra-rare, but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur after onasemnogene abeparvovec therapy. Anticipation of these serious adverse events, its prompt recognition and treatment is crucial for a better outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"133-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12178598/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144332522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fibronectin Glomerulopathy: A First African Case Report. 纤维连接蛋白肾小球病:非洲首例病例报告。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-05-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546060
Abel Zemenfes Tsighe, Helen Gebremedhin Gebreegziabhier, Shephali Sharma
{"title":"Fibronectin Glomerulopathy: A First African Case Report.","authors":"Abel Zemenfes Tsighe, Helen Gebremedhin Gebreegziabhier, Shephali Sharma","doi":"10.1159/000546060","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Fibronectin glomerulopathy is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by abnormal deposition of fibronectin within the kidney. It is associated with several variant mutations in the FN1 gene. It is a disorder predominantly characterized by proteinuria that can reach the nephrotic range, and it has been primarily described in Asian and White populations. Here, we report a case of fibronectin glomerulopathy from Ethiopia, which, to our knowledge, is the first ever reported in Africa.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 17-year-old Ethiopian female presented with generalized body swelling and nephrotic range proteinuria. Secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome were ruled out, but kidney biopsy was not performed early because of financial constraints. The patient received initial treatments with RASi (renin-angiotensin system inhibitor) and diuretics followed by steroids and tacrolimus, but lacked a clear response. Eventually, a kidney biopsy and examination at a pathology laboratory in India revealed extensive periodic acid Schiff-positive but Jones' methenamine silver-negative and Congo red-negative mesangial and capillary wall deposits, which stained strongly for fibronectin on immunohistochemistry. A diagnosis of fibronectin glomerulopathy was made.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Diagnosing fibronectin glomerulopathy could be challenging in many developing nations due to a lack of proper pathological and genetic testing infrastructure. Improving local health infrastructure for kidney tissue diagnosis could improve diagnostic accuracy, better guide management, and help avoid the administration of unnecessary medications with a potential for serious adverse events.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"125-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173444/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/Complement-Mediated Thrombotic Microangiopathy Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report. SARS-CoV-2感染引发的非典型溶血性尿毒症综合征/补体介导的血栓性微血管病1例报告
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000545798
Malte Krakow, Johanna H Hinrichs, Judit Horvath, Hermann Pavenstädt, Marcus Brand
{"title":"Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/Complement-Mediated Thrombotic Microangiopathy Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report.","authors":"Malte Krakow, Johanna H Hinrichs, Judit Horvath, Hermann Pavenstädt, Marcus Brand","doi":"10.1159/000545798","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000545798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), commonly considered the prototypical form of complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy, is caused by dysregulated complement activation, often triggered by genetic mutations and external factors. We present a case of aHUS occurring 1 month after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient with a mutation in the complement factor H (CFH), a primary regulator of the alternative complement pathway.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 41-year-old woman with no prior conditions developed acute kidney injury, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia 1 month after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Genetic testing identified a pathogenic CFH variant (c.3572C>T), and kidney biopsy confirmed thrombotic microangiopathy. Treatment with plasma exchange, corticosteroids, and C5 inhibitors led to remission of proteinuria and improved renal function within 2 months, avoiding dialysis. Even a second SARS-CoV-2 infection 6 months after the onset of aHUS and under continuous complement C5 inhibition did not result in further kidney damage.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our case report is consistent with observations made by several groups that SARS-CoV-2 infection may trigger aHUS in genetically predisposed individuals. Early diagnosis and complement-targeted therapy are crucial to prevent severe outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"119-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12143865/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144246579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Purtscher-Like Retinopathy with Renal Impairment: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. purtscher样视网膜病变合并肾脏损害:1例报告及文献复习。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-04-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546027
Melita Virpšaitė, Giedrė Žulpaitė, Marius Miglinas
{"title":"Purtscher-Like Retinopathy with Renal Impairment: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Melita Virpšaitė, Giedrė Žulpaitė, Marius Miglinas","doi":"10.1159/000546027","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Purtscher-like retinopathy (PLR) is a rare retinal vasculopathy characterized by acute vision loss. It is typically associated with systemic diseases such as renal impairment. The combined incidence of Purtscher retinopathy and PLR is estimated at 0.24 cases per million annually. The hallmark of PLR is sudden-onset visual acuity reduction accompanied by retinal findings, including Purtscher flecken, hemorrhages, and cotton-wool spots.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report a 46-year-old male with a history of chronic hypertension, dyslipidemia, cryoglobulinemia, and multiple viral infections, presenting with sudden bilateral vision loss. Fundoscopy revealed retinal swelling, hemorrhages, and exudation. Laboratory findings indicated impaired renal function (eGFR by CKD-EPI Cr 19 mL/min/1.73 m<sup>2</sup>), cryoglobulinemia, and signs of chronic kidney disease. A renal biopsy confirmed membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis with immune complex deposition. The patient was treated with corticosteroids, therapeutic apheresis, and supportive care. Visual acuity partially improved in one eye during hospitalization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PLR is a rare condition often linked to systemic diseases such as renal failure. Its pathophysiology involves retinal microvascular damage, potentially mediated by complement activation. Diagnosis is based on characteristic fundoscopic findings and associated systemic conditions. Corticosteroids remain the most commonly used treatment, although evidence for their efficacy is limited. This case highlights the rare overlap between PLR and renal impairment, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management. Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology and optimize treatment protocols for PLR.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"105-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12105833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144149331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Malfunction due to Adhesion to Ileum: A Case Report. 回肠粘连导致腹膜透析导管故障1例。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-04-19 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000546016
Putu Angga Risky Raharja, I Putu Gde Fredy Gunawan, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Irfan Wahyudi, Arry Rodjani, Henny Adriani Puspitasari
{"title":"Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Malfunction due to Adhesion to Ileum: A Case Report.","authors":"Putu Angga Risky Raharja, I Putu Gde Fredy Gunawan, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Irfan Wahyudi, Arry Rodjani, Henny Adriani Puspitasari","doi":"10.1159/000546016","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000546016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been demonstrated to be advantageous in the treatment of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), especially in children. However, patients undergoing PD may experience mechanical problems such as catheter blockages. Obstruction of catheters mainly occur due to bowel dilatation and adhesion of the omentum but also can be caused by fibrin clots, constipation, peritonitis, and surgical procedures.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We reported a case of PD catheter adhesion to the ileum in a 1-year-old girl. Previously, the patient underwent laparoscopic insertion of PD catheter due to ESKD. One month after the procedure, there were signs of catheter obstruction. Laparoscopy evaluation and revision were carried out.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PD catheter malfunction is primarily due to obstruction; early laparoscopic intervention should be considered to address adhesion to other organs, preventing complications and PD discontinuation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"113-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12140612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144233267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical and Pathological Course of Recurrent C3 Glomerulonephritis from Onset to Graft Loss: A Case Report. 复发性C3肾小球肾炎从发病到移植物丧失的临床病理过程1例报告。
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Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1159/000545853
Azusa Kobayashi, Asami Takeda, Shoji Saito, Hibiki Shinjo, Daiki Iguchi, Kenta Futamura, Manabu Okada, Takahisa Hiramitsu, Shunji Narumi, Yoshihiko Watarai
{"title":"Clinical and Pathological Course of Recurrent C3 Glomerulonephritis from Onset to Graft Loss: A Case Report.","authors":"Azusa Kobayashi, Asami Takeda, Shoji Saito, Hibiki Shinjo, Daiki Iguchi, Kenta Futamura, Manabu Okada, Takahisa Hiramitsu, Shunji Narumi, Yoshihiko Watarai","doi":"10.1159/000545853","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000545853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Complement 3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN) has a high recurrence rate after kidney transplantation. Before the disease became well understood, kidney transplantation was performed without a diagnosis of C3GN. This report describes a case of recurrent C3GN diagnosed using allograft biopsy and evaluates its long-term clinical and pathological course.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 35-year-old man with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis underwent an ABO-compatible living-donor renal transplantation. Three weeks post-transplantation, an allograft biopsy showed prominent granular C3 deposits. One year after transplantation, an allograft biopsy revealed slight mesangial expansion with C3 deposits and a few urinary proteins. Recurrent C3GN was diagnosed based on similar C3 deposition in the native kidney. Eight years post-transplantation, urinary protein levels began to increase and renal function gradually declined. Approximately 10 years after transplantation, an allograft biopsy revealed severe secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and arteriolopathy with no active C3GN lesions. Ten months later, deteriorating kidney function necessitated hemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this case, C3GN recurred early after transplantation, but its activity did not increase for 8 years. The causes of chronic allograft dysfunction vary among cases. More cases and detailed observational studies are needed to determine treatment strategies for recurrent C3GN and graft prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9599,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis","volume":"15 1","pages":"98-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094686/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144118968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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