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Rev. colomb. reumatol ; 27(1): 46-49, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1144399

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ABSTRACT Renal manifestations of spondyloarthritis are rare. The case is presented of a patient with ankylosing spondylitis of nine years of evolution. He had intense inflammation, as well as articular sequelae, with a significant deterioration in his quality of life. At the initial evaluation, the patient had a serum creatinine of 1.44mg/dL and a 24-h urine protein in the sub-nephrotic range (1.44 g). Renal biopsy showed the presence of Congophilic material, confirming the diagnosis of AA amyloidosis. Treatment with a TNF blocking agent was initiated with clinical improvement, especially regarding articular disease.


RESUMEN Las manifestaciones renales de la espondiloartritis son poco comunes. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con espondilitis anquilosante de 9 anos de evolución, con intensa inflamación y secuelas articulares y con un deterioro significativo en su calidad de vida. En la evaluación inicial, el paciente tenía una creatinina sérica de 1,44mg/dL y una proteína en orina de 24 horas en un rango subnefrótico (1,44 g). La biopsia renal mostró la presencia de material congofílico que confirmaba el diagnóstico de amiloidosis AA. Se inició tratamiento con un anti-TNF, con mejoría clínica, especialmente con respecto al componente articular.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Spondylitis, Ankylosing , Amyloidosis , Quality of Life , Inflammation
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