A Case of Mesangial IgM Nephropathy without Proteinuria / 대한신장학회잡지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
;
: 317-321, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-125447
ABSTRACT
An 51-year-old woman presented with microscopic hematuria without protenuria for long time. Laboratory studies demonstrated the presence of red blood cells in urine, a normal serum IgM level, the absence of antinuclear antibodies, and a normal complement level. Renal biopsy revealed that some glomeruli are enlarged with endocapillary cell proliferation and a few glomeruli exhibit prominent vascular pole of the tufts and segmental increase in mesangial cell and matrix. Immunofluorescence studies demonstrated segmental granular deposits for IgM. Electron microscopy showed well-preserved foot process associated with focal effacement. Biopsy findings were consistent with IgM nephropathy. We present this case to promote understanding of the pathogenesis of IgM nephropathy.
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Main subject:
Proteinuria
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Biopsy
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Complement System Proteins
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Immunoglobulin M
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Microscopy, Electron
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Antibodies, Antinuclear
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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Cell Proliferation
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Erythrocytes
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Mesangial Cells
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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